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Many of us are familiar with the skin's secretion known as sebum. For those dealing with eczema, there's a scarcity of this substance, while those grappling with acne have an excess. Sebum is enriched with agents that combat bacteria, infections, and potential threats to our well-being. Moreover, it serves as a lubricant, enabling us to move freely and preventing those dreaded bad hair days. Have you ever wondered how much of this magical elixir the skin produces daily? Would you guess a liter, or perhaps a cup?
To maintain the vitality of our skin and the allure of our hair, an adult generates less than a tablespoon of sebum per day—this for the entirety of a human body over a span of 24 hours. Isn't that astounding?
This realization underscores why most commercially available washes, cleansers, and soaps that rely on detergent-based formulas prove overly harsh for our delicate skin and hair. Instead of providing a tender, moisturizing cleanse, the majority of these products offer a surplus of fragrance and foam. Unfortunately, this blend of abrasive cleansing agents and potent scents constitutes the two most detrimental components one could apply to the skin. If these substances can distress adult skin, it's not hard to imagine the impact on the sensitive skin of children or those battling conditions like eczema, chronic dryness, and other skin ailments.
Therefore, it's a kindness to your skin to treat it with care, pamper it, and grant it the opportunity to breathe. Forgo those severe, scented shampoos and cleansers, and make an effort to eliminate fragranced and synthetic skincare products from your regimen.
From all of us at Four Cow Farm
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