The skin - its construction and function

Not only is the skin the largest organ of the body, but it is also the most varied organ, since it adapts itself as the occasion requires. It is thicker on the soles of our feet, back and palms, yet the thinnest on the eyelids.

At its thickest, it measures about 1/8 inch in thickness, while the skin on the eyelids only measures 1/25 inches. Another strange statistic is that the entire surface of the skin measures about 20 square feet and weighs between 7 to 9 pounds.

The skin consists of three layers, each with its own specialized role to play:

• the hypodermis
• the dermis
• the epidermis

The skin also contains very specialized items in the form of:

• sebaceous glands
• apocrine glands
• eccrine glands

Other pages dealing with the skin

• Introduction to the human skin
• The Hypodermis
• The Dermis
• The Epidermis
• The sweat glands in the skin

Some other articles of interest

• Cosmetic surgery
• DNA and aging
• Antioxidants and aging
• Nutrition and aging
• Sun damage, photoaging and sun tanning
• Daily skin care for a younger face
• Sleep and aging
• Anti-aging diet and supplements
• Stress, meditation and aging
• Hair care and premature hair loss
• Hair growth cycles
• Development of acne
• Acne terms explained
• Age groups affected by acne
• Oral and topical acne medication
• Isotretinoin treatment (Roaccutane/Accutane) for acne
• Acne scars
• Cosmetic ingredients causing acne
• Acne myths and facts
• Psychological effects of acne and pimples
• Apple cider vinegar diet
• Cosmetic testing on animals
• Causes of baggy puffy eyes
• Factors causing erythema (skin redness)
• Exfoliating the skin to remove dead skin cells
• Facial massage to fight baggy eyes
• Ordering Dermaxime products
• Dermaxime fax order form
• The role of fatty acids in the human body
• Tight and taut skin after washing your face
• Facial exercises
• Formulation of the Dermaxime range
• Glossary of cosmetic terms
• Doing a manicure at home
• Nails as an indicator of general health
• The philosophy of our range
• Positive mental attitude
• The skin
• Preservatives in cosmetics
• Keratinocytes and the skin
• Collagen and the skin
• Elastin and the skin
• Fibroblast and the skin
• Hypoallergenic skin care
• Foot care and choosing shoes
• Posture and computer health
• Information when having a massage

Dermaxime products

• Rejuvenating Face Wash
• Rejuvenating Face Wash Refill
• Rejuvenating Toner
• Rejuvenating Toner Refill
• Rejuvenating Serum
• Rejuvenating Day Cream
• Rejuvenating Night Cream
• Rejuvenating Neck Cream
• Instant Eye Lift Gel
• Rejuvenating Eye Cream
• Rejuvenating Face Scrub
• Rejuvenating Face Mask
• Purifying Face Mask
  • Anti-Aging Capsules
• Problem Skin Face Wash
• Problem Skin Toner
• Problem Skin Day Gel
• Problem Skin Night Lotion
• Spot Treatment Cream
• Problem Skin Enzyme Cleanse
• Problem Skin Face Mask
• Cellumend Cellulite Cream