Our skin consists of three layers: the epidermis (the superficial layer of the skin), the dermis, and the hypodermis. Each layer has a specific function.
⓵ The epidermis forms the physical barrier with the outside world and provides protection against all kinds of harmful external influences (dirt, unwanted bacteria, sun) and limits moisture loss.
⓶ The dermis , or corium , is considered the resilient support layer of the skin.
This consists mainly of connective tissue made up of collagen fibres (colle = glue) for strength and structure, and elastin fibres for elasticity.
Did you know that sunbathing without protection reduces the resilience of the dermis and that scars are a sign of dermal damage?
⓷ The subcutaneous connective tissue or hypodermis , consists of many fat lobules (fat cells) and is connected to the connective tissue of bones and muscles.
