March 24, 2009

IS THE BLACK TOP OF A BLACKHEAD DIRT?

No, the black top of a blackhead is called oxidized sebum (oil). Sebum is made of a group of fatty substances, which oxidize very easily. An example of oxidation is how apple or potato salad turn dark after sitting out in the air. The oxygen in the air is what turns the top of a blackhead black.

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