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Academy of Hairdressing and Beauty TAFE WSI
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Glands of the Skin
Sebaceous Gland
•always attached to the hair follicle
•Produces oil
•1- 6 glands on each follicle
•Most numerous on forehead, nose, chin
and scalp
Source: Google
2. Normal Sebum Flow
•Protects the skin from mild
chemicals
•Protects internal moisture content
•Skin is clear, no blocked pores
Excessive Sebum
•Skin has a glossy tone
•Blemishes occur to the pores being
blocked with sebum causing an
infection
Low Sebum Flow
•Dry flaky skin appearance
•Skin is easily irritated
•Skin has a flat tone
Source: Google
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Academy of Hairdressing and Beauty TAFE WSI
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Glands of the Skin
Sweat Gland
•This gland produces sweat – a mixture of
water and salt
•Millions of over the body
•Most numerous on palms, forehead,
armpits and soles of feet
•Controlled by the nervous system
•Activated by heat, shock, illness, infection
and anxiety
Source: Google
4. Sebum and sweat combine on the
skin to form the acid mantle
•Slightly acid 4.5 – 5.5
•Protects our skin from infection
•Skin is susceptible to chemical and physical
irritation without the acid mantle