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Sahaj SuswasthyaSkin StructureWhat You Need To Know About ItThe skin is the largest organ of our body andcomprises of about 15 % of the total bodyweight. Skin is much more than a cover for thebody. Rather, it is an organ that has anindividuality of its own. Apart from shieldingthe internal organs and body tissues againstheat and cold, it also acts as a protectivebarrier against harmful bacteria from enteringthe body. Inspite of continued exposure, theskin reproduces and renews itself throughoutlife.The skin is comprised of three layersDermis, Epidermis and the SubcutaneousTissue.Epidermis: The Epidermis is the outermostlayer of the skin that is visible to the naked eye.It is made up of millions of tightly packed skincells.New skin cells are born in the epidermis. The newborn cells are round and plump. As they move outwards towards theskin surface, they get flattened. With time the dead skin cells accumulate on the outer surface of the skin, are shed andfurther replaced by new skin cells. This is an ongoing process of natural skin exfoliation. On an average, about 30,000-40,000 skin cells are shed every day.The Epidermis also contains Melanocytes, cells that are responsible for melanin production within the cell. Melanin is thesubstance that determines the tone of the skin. Darker people have more melanin while fairer people have less melanin intheir skin cells. One of the factors that increase the production of melanin is sunlight. Sun exposure accelerates melaninproduction and makes the epidermis darker. That is why it is always advisable to wear sunscreen while venturing out in thesun.You can try the iS Clinical SPF 20 Powder Sunscreen, a revolutionary powder sunscreen that contains physical UV blockerscomprising of 25% titanium dioxide and 20% zinc oxide. It is a special nanotechnology formulation provides sunprotection against a vast spectrum of sunlight. It is also very easy to apply.Because it is the outermost skin layer, the epidermis always remains exposed to environmental factors causing problemslike acne, sun damage and so on. The Epidermis is also the first to exhibit the effects of aging skin like wrinkles and finelines. in fact, almost all the signs of skin damage appear on the epidermis before it affects the body intrinsically.Dermis: The Dermis is the middle layer of the skin that contains collagen and elastin fibers, oil and sweat glands, nerveendings and blood vessels.The collagen and elastin tissues are responsible for maintaining the firmness and elasticity of the skin. while collagen acts asa natural cushion for the skin, elastin allows the skin to stretch and strain without tearing. These fibers are responsible forthe youthful appearance of the skin. When their levels begin to deplete, the skin starts developing wrinkles and fine lines.Also, the skin becomes dry and thin and begins to sag.Sahaj Setu • March 201118