"Sebum secretion" refers to the production and release of an oily substance called sebum by the sebaceous glands in our skin. This natural oil helps to lubricate and protect our skin and hair.
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The conclusion said it all: «extract obtained from the rhizomes of turmeric plant can be used in skin preparations to regulate
excessive sebum secretion in persons suffering from acne».
The goal — to evaluate the effect of a turmeric - containing cream on
sebum secretion in human volunteers.
The scientists compared 36 patients with mild to moderate acne and analysed their skin barrier function, and reached the conclusion that «the patients with AV exhibited markedly
higher sebum secretion and greater TEWL».
After laser surgery for skin, topical vitamin C reduced skin injury and restored acidic skin pH. Acidic skin provides defense against microbes, and inflamed skin can have a higher than normal pH. Vitamin C also has anti-acne effects (possibly by
lowering sebum secretion and preventing water loss from skin) and reduces pigmentation (e.g. for freckle reduction or to help remove skin marks).
Oily skin is characterized by
excessive sebum secretion, the formation of keratin blockages in pores and bacterial proliferation that lead to the development of localized imperfections.
- Palmarosa Essential Oil: moisturizes, stimulates cell regeneration, speeds healing,
regulates sebum secretion, and minimizes the appearance of wrinkles.
Gum guggal also contains guggulipid, which reduces the skin's
sebum secretion and stops the triglycerides that promote acne development.
This products moisturizes the dry areas really well while controlling excess shine and
sebum secretion.
As per the Biologique Recherche «this purifying cream reduces redness caused by acne and regulates
sebum secretion.