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The surface of the skin, what is visible to the naked eye, is made up of dead skin cells. This is where cosmetic products are applied. Underneath the surface is where the skin's multiple functions take place. There are three distinct layers made of different skin tissues, the epidermis, the dermis, and the hypodermis:

The epidermis is a very thin layer of skin that contains the Langerhans cells that are responsible for the immunology of the skin. The epidermis is also responsible for the production of melanin and skin color. It contains 5 sub layers:
• corneum
• lucidum
• granulosum
• mucosum
• germinative

The epidermis is a metabolically active tissue that contains all the components required to form a protective barrier. The epidermis also holds a large amount of water. This layer of skin is where products are applied.

This layer is 5 - 7 times thicker than the epidermis and lies beneath it, the dermis is the second layer of the skin. Made primarily of connective tissues, collagen, and elastin, containing nerve endings, blood vessels, immune and lymphatic systems of the skin. The dermis has two primary functions, one is the nutrition of the epidermis, the second is the formation of a supporting framework of collagen and elastin fibers. The dermis acts like a water storage site and is responsible for the skin's elasticity. Collagen is the principle component of the dermis. A properly functioning dermis is the key to healthy and beautiful looking skin.

This is the thickest layer and is made primarily of connective and fatty tissues. It is the third layer and connects the skin to the muscle tissues. This layer is highly elastic and has fat cells that act like shock absorbers to help support structures like blood vessels and nerve endings.

As you can see each layer of the skin plays a very important roll to your health. Your skin is in the continuous state of moving, as new skin cells move closer to the surface older skin cells near the top die and rise to the surface and eventually flake off. Every minute of the day we lose around 30,000-40,000 dead skin cells. Just like all other cells in the body need healthy nutrients to function, the skin also needs to be feed proper nutrients. Learn more on Skin Care Tips for healthy looking skin.

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