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4. Peak Production

By the time babies are between three and six months, their sebum production matches that of an adult. Production ramps up during puberty, peaking in the early twenties and starts to decline in the late twenties. Women experience a noticeable decline after menopause -- dry skin is a symptom of this stage -- while men tend to have strong production of sebum much later in life.

Sebum and the Sebaceous Glands

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