Layers of Skin

Knowing the layers of our skin is important to understand why we need to care for our skin as much as we care about other things. In this page I will talk about the three main layers of the skin.

The Layers

The Epidermis

The is the "waterproof layer" , it keeps our face hydrated and produces us more skin cells. "Dead skin cells arranged like tiles on a roof overlapping one another glued together with fatty acids". This is the top layer of our skin

The Dermis

The dermis is the middle layer of the skin where elastin, collagen, blood vessels, sweat glands, and hair follicles reside in. The dermis structure provides strength for the epidermis since the epidermis is the thinnest layer. the dermis contains the sebaceous glands which help keep our hair and skin shiny

Hypodermis

Hypodermis is the innermost layer it insulates our body and protects it. As we age the hypodermis decreases in size causing us to sag. Most skin products do not penetrate all the way down to the hypodermis; however it is still useful to know what is happening underneath what we can see.

Products Penetrating the Skin

Most skincare products do not penetrate any lower than the epidermis, however the products get absorbed so therefore have a chance of working its way down. Many of the products if not applied properly will evaporate into thin air however this can be prevented by securing the product in by massaging it into the face.