Your Skin, Our Goals
Epidermis
The outermost layer, consisting of five layers
- Stratum Corneum: Made up of dead skin cells, which are usually shed and replaced. This is what often causes the dullness of the skin.
- Stratum Lucidum: Usually found in the palms and soles of the feet, and offers an extra added layer of thickness and protection.
- Stratum Granulosum: Where cell apoptosis occurs and the cells start to die.
- Stratum Spinosum: The strength and flexibility centre of the skin, housing a lot of keratinocytes.
- Stratum Basale: The deepest layer of the epidermis – where the skin cell production and regeneration occurs.
Dermis
Found below the epidermis and packed with vital structures
- Papillary Dermis: The upper layer, containing blood vessels and nerve endings, supplying the nutrients and sensation to the epidermal layers and also supporting the structures above.
- Reticular Dermis: This layer contains collagen, elastin, hair follicles and sebaceous glands – considered one of the most important layers of the skin.
Hypodermis
The deepest layer of the skin, consisting of fat and connective tissue. It stores heat and regulates the body from extreme changes in temperature.