Examples of sebum in a Sentence
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Dry skin is often related to the underproduction of sebum.
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Holistapet, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Additionally, vitamin A helps with the production of sebum, which keeps hair moisturized and healthy.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2023
Makeup removers are for removing all forms of makeup, but cleansers, which come in many forms, will help remove sweat, sebum, dirt, and impurities from your skin, says Dr. Saedi.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2024
Niacinamide can be a game changer for acne-prone skin, working to curb the production of sebum, reduce inflammation, and reduce the appearance of post-acne marks.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2024
Those with an oily skin type tend to have excess sebum, which can lead to buildup under the skin, and thus, acne.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
Finding the right face wash can be a game-changer for those dealing with excess sebum oil and shine.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 8 Aug. 2023
The former, with an E, is naturally produced by the body’s sebaceous glands and, to get more specific, is part of sebum, Mary Stevenson, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center, tells SELF.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 9 Feb. 2024
Some of these include evening hyperpigmentation, brightening, and my personal favorite: balancing sebum production.
—Talia Gutierrez, Allure, 24 Jan. 2024
Holistapet, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Additionally, vitamin A helps with the production of sebum, which keeps hair moisturized and healthy.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2023
Makeup removers are for removing all forms of makeup, but cleansers, which come in many forms, will help remove sweat, sebum, dirt, and impurities from your skin, says Dr. Saedi.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2024
Niacinamide can be a game changer for acne-prone skin, working to curb the production of sebum, reduce inflammation, and reduce the appearance of post-acne marks.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2024
Those with an oily skin type tend to have excess sebum, which can lead to buildup under the skin, and thus, acne.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
Finding the right face wash can be a game-changer for those dealing with excess sebum oil and shine.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 8 Aug. 2023
The former, with an E, is naturally produced by the body’s sebaceous glands and, to get more specific, is part of sebum, Mary Stevenson, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center, tells SELF.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 9 Feb. 2024
Some of these include evening hyperpigmentation, brightening, and my personal favorite: balancing sebum production.
—Talia Gutierrez, Allure, 24 Jan. 2024
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“Sebum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sebum. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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sebum
noun
se·bum
ˈsēb-əm 
: fatty lubricant matter secreted by sebaceous glands of the skin
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