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Your face skin

Your body skin

Your skin in the sun

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Sebum

Sebum is a substance made mainly of lipids, secreted by the sebaceous glands at the base of each hair. In combination with sweat, it protects the skin from drying out and from external stress.

This word also belongs to the categories Sensitive, dehydrated skin, Extremely dry, irritated and atopic skin, Dry and uncomfortable skin, Dry to very dry skin, Intolerant skin, Dry and rough skin, Skin prone to redness, Oily skin with imperfections, Pigmentation problems, Irritated skin, Sebaceous scaly patches, Skin sensitive to shaving.

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