Sebum

Cross-source consensus on Sebum from 1 sources and 4 claims.

1 sources · 4 claims

How it works

The root cause of acne is abnormally thick and sticky sebum that cannot flow out of the pore, not the quantity of oil produced. — Blackheads and Acne: The Real Root Cause and a Permanent Fix
DHT transforms sebum into a thick, glue-like substance that cannot drain from the pore. — Blackheads and Acne: The Real Root Cause and a Permanent Fix
When seed oils are consumed, they become the raw material for sebum, making it more inflammatory and viscous. — Blackheads and Acne: The Real Root Cause and a Permanent Fix
A zinc deficiency causes both excess oil production and thicker, stickier oil. — Blackheads and Acne: The Real Root Cause and a Permanent Fix