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Artificial sebum composition
| Artificial sebum component | Composition (% [wt/wt]) |
|---|---|
| Squalene | 15 |
| Cholesterol | 1.2 |
| Cholesterol oleate | 2.4 |
| Waxes | |
| Paraffin wax | 10 |
| Hexadecyl palmitate | 15 |
| Fatty acids | |
| Oleic acid | 1.4 |
| Myristic acid | 2.5 |
| Lauric acid | 2.5 |
| Palmitic acid | 5 |
| Triglycerides | |
| Olive oil | 10 |
| Coconut oil | 10 |
| Cottonseed oil | 25 |
