Storage and synthesis: Acts as a storage center for lipids and water

Absorption: Oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide can diffuse into the epidermis in small amounts.

The skin is made up of three layers, each with its own important parts. The layer on the outside is called the epidermis. The epidermis is the part of your skin you can see.

They make a substance called melanin which gives skin its color. The darker your skin is, the more melanin you have and more the protection you from getting burned by the sun's ultraviolet rays.

The layer below this is the dermis, it contains nerve endings, blood vessels, oil glands, and sweat glands. It also contains collagen and elastin, which are tough and stretchy, as we get older, it gets thinner and easier to see through.

The dermis is home to the oil glands known as the sebaceous glands, and they are always producing sebum or skin's own natural oil. It rises to the surface of the epidermis to keep your skin lubricated and protected. It also makes your skin waterproof.

The hypodermis or subcutaneous layer lies below the dermis. It attaches the skin to underlying bone and muscle as well as supplying it with blood vessels and nerves.

The basic care for the skin

Is to keep it clean, by washing it well

Keep it hydrated by using a moisturizer as well as drinking a lot of water

Prevent damage by sun by using sun protection cream while going out in the sun or by using an umbrella or a hat or by just avoiding going out in scorching sun

Beauty is skin deep, but beautifying your skin is multi billion dollar business!