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Face Wash

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Sebum

Is an oily, waxy substance that keeps skin flexible and waterproof. If you produce a lot of sebum, this can make your skin and hair greasy.

Spots

Whiteheads

Created when pores become clogged and blocked with oil secretions and dead skin.

Blackheads

These are clogged pores that remain open and trap dirt.

Pimples

Raised reddish spots that signal inflammation or infection in plugged pores.

Cysts

Cysts are hollow spaces within tissues or organs, lined with epithelial cells and commonly filled with fluid or other secretions. They may appear as thick lumps beneath the surface of the skin.

 

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