Science of SKIN
Science of SKIN
THE EPIDERMIS
The epidermis is the outermost layer of your skin. It’s made up of millions of skin cells held together by lipids. This creates a resilient barrier and regulates the amount of water released from your body. This layer also continuously sheds dead skin cells as new, healthier cells are generated in the lower layers of the epidermis. This process is known as cellular turnover.
The Stratum Corneum
The Stratum Corneum is the top layer of the epidermis, made of dead skin cells in brick-like layers. Between the skin cells are lipids acting as mortar. The lipids are made up of ceramides, cholesterols and fatty acids.
The Stratum Granulosum
is where keratinocytes form your water-proof, protective barrier.
The Stratum Spinosum
is a protecting layer where Langerhans, immune response repairing cells. are produced.
The Stratum Basale
Stratum Germinativum is the bottom layer of the Epidermis. This is the layer where new cells divide, pushing old cells upward. Here also Melanocytes are responsible for the production of melanin (skin pigment color).
THE DERMIS
The dermis located beneath the Epidermis and is where you can find hair roots, nerve endings, blood vessels, and sweat glands that help regulate body temperature and remove waste products. The dermis also contains oil (sebum) glands that keep your skin lubricated, which prevents drying and cracking and helps waterproofing.
The Dermis consists of two layers:
The Papillary layer
The Papillary layer, the uppermost layer, is directly beneath the Epidermis. This is where connective tissue resides that help supply blood and nutrients to the epidermis.
The Reticular layer or Dermis
The Reticular layer or Dermis is where collagen and elastin fibers are produced. This is what gives skin its strength and elasticity. This is also where fat cells are located, which provide cushion to the skin.
THE HYPODERMIS
The Hypodermis, or subcutaneous layer is just below the Dermis and is the thickest layer of the skin. It contains the connective tissue that attaches the dermis to your muscles and bones and it’s where body temperature is regulated. It's also where nerve and blood vessels are insulated, providing a fatty layer that keeps the rest of your body protected.
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THE EPIDERMIS
The epidermis is the outermost layer of your skin. It’s made up of millions of skin cells held together by lipids. This creates a resilient barrier and regulates the amount of water released from your body. This layer also continuously sheds dead skin cells as new, healthier cells are generated in the lower layers of the epidermis. This process is known as cellular turnover.
The Stratum Corneum
The Stratum Corneum is the top layer of the epidermis, made of dead skin cells in brick-like layers. Between the skin cells are lipids acting as mortar. The lipids are made up of ceramides, cholesterols and fatty acids.
The Stratum Granulosum
is where keratinocytes form your water-proof, protective barrier.
The Stratum Spinosum
is a protecting layer where Langerhans, immune response repairing cells. are produced.
The Stratum Basale
Stratum Germinativum is the bottom layer of the Epidermis. This is the layer where new cells divide, pushing old cells upward. Here also Melanocytes are responsible for the production of melanin (skin pigment color).
THE DERMIS
The dermis located beneath the Epidermis and is where you can find hair roots, nerve endings, blood vessels, and sweat glands that help regulate body temperature and remove waste products. The dermis also contains oil (sebum) glands that keep your skin lubricated, which prevents drying and cracking and helps waterproofing.
The Dermis consists of two layers:
The Papillary layer
The Papillary layer, the uppermost layer, is directly beneath the Epidermis. This is where connective tissue resides that help supply blood and nutrients to the epidermis.
The Reticular layer or Dermis
The Reticular layer or Dermis is where collagen and elastin fibers are produced. This is what gives skin its strength and elasticity. This is also where fat cells are located, which provide cushion to the skin.
THE HYPODERMIS
The Hypodermis, or subcutaneous layer is just below the Dermis and is the thickest layer of the skin. It contains the connective tissue that attaches the dermis to your muscles and bones and it’s where body temperature is regulated. It's also where nerve and blood vessels are insulated, providing a fatty layer that keeps the rest of your body protected.
Learn about the Science of AGING that can help with many of these concerns