Which glands produce oil to lubricate the skin?

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Oil lubrication of the skin comes from sebaceous glands. These glands secrete sebum, a fatty substance, into hair follicles and onto the skin surface. Sebum keeps the skin supple, helps lock in moisture, and offers a protective barrier against some bacteria. In facial massage, this natural oil reduces friction and allows smoother technique. Sweat glands produce sweat for cooling and waste removal, not lubrication; nerve endings are sensory receptors; macrophages are immune cells. So the glands responsible for oil production that lubricates the skin are the sebaceous glands.