why do we produce more oil on our faces, then anywhere else?

Question

This occured to me while using blotting papers. While used on my arm or leg, no oil comes up. My chest and back, while don't produce as much oil as my face, also showed up on the paper. This is also where people tend to develop pimples. I know it is bc of the oil, but why does the oil go there, and not your arm for example?

Answer 1

protection from the elements since we dont wear clothes on the face.

just a guess

Answer 2

Some people get most of the oil on their faces in a small triangle from forehead to tip of lips, yet some others, especially the males tend to have this area larger.

The oiliest part of the body is one the outside corner of your nose

Dont forget to blot the scalp, as that can get very oily too. neck, nape and shoulders on a few .

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Dont despair, there is proof that people with oily faces tend to remain younger looking the longest.