sebum
noun
se·bum ˈsē-bəm 
: fatty lubricant matter secreted by sebaceous glands of the skin
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Antioxidant-rich jojoba oil, formulated with vitamins E, A and D, mimics your hair’s natural sebum levels, ensuring there is ample moisture and nourishment. 
Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 May 2022 Too little sebum means dry, flaky skin, like patches of eczema. Isabella Cueto, STAT, 23 July 2022 The Scalp Detox pre-wash oil treatment is designed to swiftly dissolve away excess sebum and buildup while bringing the scalp microbiome back into balance to clear the pathway for optimal hair growth. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 11 July 2022 As dead skin cells and pollution mixes with the skin's sebum, pores become clogged and can create and promote a cycle of breakouts. Taylore Glynn, Allure, 28 June 2022 The Root Purifier Shampoo and Build-Up Blocker Mask optimize the scalp microbiome's pH levels and balance sebum production and product buildup, while the Stress Reliever Essence also balances oil while soothing dry, flaky scalps. Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 June 2022 These products can help calm scalp irritation, remove buildup, balance sebum levels, and treat conditions such as dandruff and psoriasis. Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 31 May 2022 One of the formula’s main ingredients is lanolin, an incredibly hydrating sebum that prevents as much as 30% water loss from the skin, helping to improve the appearance of dryness or flakiness. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2022 Acne forms as a result of a hair follicle that’s been clogged due to excess sebum and dead skin cells. Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2021 See More
Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 May 2022 Too little sebum means dry, flaky skin, like patches of eczema. Isabella Cueto, STAT, 23 July 2022 The Scalp Detox pre-wash oil treatment is designed to swiftly dissolve away excess sebum and buildup while bringing the scalp microbiome back into balance to clear the pathway for optimal hair growth. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 11 July 2022 As dead skin cells and pollution mixes with the skin's sebum, pores become clogged and can create and promote a cycle of breakouts. Taylore Glynn, Allure, 28 June 2022 The Root Purifier Shampoo and Build-Up Blocker Mask optimize the scalp microbiome's pH levels and balance sebum production and product buildup, while the Stress Reliever Essence also balances oil while soothing dry, flaky scalps. Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 June 2022 These products can help calm scalp irritation, remove buildup, balance sebum levels, and treat conditions such as dandruff and psoriasis. Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 31 May 2022 One of the formula’s main ingredients is lanolin, an incredibly hydrating sebum that prevents as much as 30% water loss from the skin, helping to improve the appearance of dryness or flakiness. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2022 Acne forms as a result of a hair follicle that’s been clogged due to excess sebum and dead skin cells. Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Latin, tallow, grease
First Known Use
circa 1860, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
sebum
noun
se·bum ˈsēb-əm
: fatty lubricant matter secreted by sebaceous glands of the skin