An experimental study has shown that a type of skin bacterium can efficiently be engineered to produce a protein to regulate sebum production. This application could treat acne without compromising ...

Oily skin is often misunderstood, leading to harsh treatments that worsen oiliness. Dermatologist Luke Maxfield explains that oil production is a biological function, and the key is to regulate sebum ...

Sebum is the number one enemy of human skin. That’s what dermatologist Dr. Rachael Eckel of The Skin Health Institute in Trinidad and Medical Advisor for ZO Skin Health believes, since excess sebum is ...

The pursuit of healthier, fuller hair often leads people to explore various products, treatments, and practices, but there’s a key natural element that’s frequently overlooked, scalp oils. Sebum, the ...

International research led by the Translational Synthetic Biology Laboratory of the Department of Medicine and Life Sciences (MELIS) at Pompeu Fabra University has succeeded in efficiently engineering ...