about parts of the skin the function and how to taking care our skin.

1. SKIN

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3. WHAT IS SKIN?
• The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it is the
sense organ for touch. The skin protects us from germs
and bacteria. It helps regulate body temperature and
permits the sensations of heat and cold. Without the
skin, our muscles, bones, and organs would be swaying
out all over the place.

4. PARTS OF THE SKIN
Your skin is made up of three layers:
1. The Epidermis
2. Dermis
3. Hypodermis or Subcutaneous Tissue

5. PARTS OF THE SKIN

6. OUTER LAYER
• The epidermis is the skin’s outer layer. Deep in the epidermis are
growing cells, and on the outside of this are flat dead skin cells.
When cells are dead, they easily fall off as they dry up and get flaky.
• Your skin color is also present in the epidermis because of the
melanin. The more melanin you have, the darker your skin color is.
The melanin also protects your skin from the harmful ultraviolet
rays of the sun that sometimes cause skin cancer.

7. INNER LAYER
• The dermis is a thicker and more elastic layer beneath the epidermis. It
contains hair follicles, which are the roots of the hair on your skin. Each root
attaches to a small muscle that squeezes and gives you a chilling effect when
you are cold.
• The dermis also has sweat glands which produce sweat that comes out of the
pores on the surface of the skin. Sweating is important since it keeps you cool
and helps you get rid of substances your body does not need. It also contains
collagen that fastens the healing wounds. Your epidermis has sebaceous
glands that secrete sebum (oil) to keep your skin soft and smooth.

8. SUBCUTANEOUS LAYER
• The hypoepidermis or subcutaneous is made up of fats and
connective tissues. This layer has special connecting tissue
that attaches the dermis to your muscles and bones.
Another function of the hypoepidermis is to store to act as
padding and as an energy reserve.

9. Caring of the Skin
1. Taking a bath regularly makes the skin clean and healthy. Use
mild soap and body wash.
2. Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables results to healthy and
glowing skin.
3. Staying too long under the sun without protection may result
in serious skin diseases. Use an umbrella or sunblock cream.

10. 4. Scratching your skin too hard may damage your skin and
results in infection
5. Use a clean handkerchief or towel to wipe your hands and
face to avoid skin irritation.
6. In case of skin problems, visit and consult a dermatologist
to prevent further damage to the skin.

11. The skin plays a significant part not only in improving a
person’s appearance but also in protecting and enhancing
one’s health. Healthy skin goes hand in hand with a
healthy and actively lifestyle. The skin exists in a constant
state of growth. It is affected by every aspect of your life
from what you eat to where you live.