Skin Layers

Understanding different layers of skin is important for natural skin care. There are many different skin layers and each skin layer needs to be treated differently. By examining layers of skin, you can devise the best natural skin care program and system to suit your type of skin. Skin layers are affected by outside environmental conditions as well as diseases and illnesses. Knowing the effects each environmental or illness condition on your skin layers can help minimize stress on your skin. Different layers of skin have their own ecosystem with complex chemical processes. New cells are formed constantly, protein collagen are built. These cells move towards the surface of the skin. At the outermost surface skin layer, the Epidermis, these cells are discarded. This happens every 14-28 days.

What are the different layers of skin?

See diagram of skin layers for more information on different layers of skin. The three different skin layers are:

1. The Epidermis
2. The Dermis
3. The Subcutaneous Layer

New skin cells are formed in the Subcutaneous layer of skin and gradually move upwards through the Dermis to the Epidermis where dead cells are discarded. The Epidermis is the skin layer you see everyday. The Dermis is the skin layer with most happenings such as nerve endings, hair follicles, and sweat glands.