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Why is healthy skin acidic?
The acidic pH of skin is created by the sebum made by sebaceous glands. It functions to prevent bacteria from affecting the skin or infecting the body.
What is another name for sebum?
Another name for sebum is oil produced by the skin.
What does the skin secrete?
sebum
What Oily substance secreted by sebaceous gland?
Sebaceous Gland secretes Sebum, an oily substance that coats the follicle and works its way to the skin's surface to waterproof and lubricate the skin and hair.
Does sebum contain lipids?
Yes, sebum contains lipids. Sebum is an oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of the skin.
What is your skin's natural oil?
Sebum.
What makes the skin moist and soft?
The sweat gland releases an oil called sebum, which keeps the skin soft and moist.So the answer is Sebum.
Why do some substances with high pH burn your skin while substances of similar pH do not burn your skin?
The pH is not the only risk factor of a substance.
What makes the skin waterpoof?
The natural oil of the skin, called sebum. Sebum is produced in the dermis (the second layer of skin, below the epidermis), and rises to the surface of the epidermis, making the skin waterproof.
What oily substance protects your skin?
Sebum
What is skin's natural oil called?
Sebum.
The substance called sebum is commonly known as?
Sebum is also known as skin oil. This waxy material lubricates the hair and skin, and functions as an antibiotic.
