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China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics ›› 2023, Vol. 53 ›› Issue (6): 634-641.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2097-2806.2023.06.004

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Scientific foundations of hair and scalp care (Ⅵ)Characteristics and regulation of scalp sebum

Wan Kaibo1,Ma Ling2,Chen Timson2,Chang Kuan1,*(),Wang Jing1,*()   

  1. 1. School of Chemical & Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, China
    2. Adolph Research and Innovation Laboratory, Guangzhou Degu Personal Care Products Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, Guangdong 518109, China
  • Received:2023-05-25 Online:2023-06-22 Published:2023-06-25
  • Contact: *Tel.: +86-18810876236, E-mail: changkuan@jiangnan.edu.cn (Kuan Chang); jingwang@jiangnan.edu.cn (Jing Wang).

Abstract:

Scalp health has been increasingly focused by the consumers while choosing hair products. Scalp sebum is one of the key factors affecting scalp health. Sebum is an important component of the scalp barrier, which plays the roles of protecting the skin, preserving moisture and maintaining skin homeostasis. It is secreted by the sebaceous glands. Sebaceous glands are located in the dermis and produce sebum through holocrine secretion. There are a large number of receptors on sebaceous glands, which are regulated by a variety of mechanisms. Abnormality in functions of sebaceous glands can lead to a variety of diseases and a series of scalp health problems. Herein, the functions and characteristics of sebum and sebaceous glands are summarized. Several current theories of sebum regulation are introduced. The experimental evaluation methods of sebum secretion are summarized. The raw materials of oil-control products on the market and their mechanisms are also summarized, which might provide reference both for the skin care problems related to the functions of sebaceous glands and the development of oil-control products.

Key words: sebum, glandula sebacea, regulate and control, evaluation method, oil control

CLC Number: 

  • TQ658