Skin Layers
estheticians primary concern
What is Stratum Corneum?
Outermost layer of the skin
What is Epidermis?
It penetrates deeper than UVB rays
What is UVA rays?
Where is sebum produced?
What is sebaceous glands?
nerve endings housed in the papillary layer of the dermis that are sensitive to touch and pressure?
What is tactile receptors?
The layer containing keratin
What is Stratum granulosum?
Composed of adipose(fat)
What is Subcuteneous layer?
They contribute to the bodies synthesis of vitamin D
What is UVB rays?
Pores in the sweat glands eliminate
What is liquids and salts?
protein fibers in the dermis give the skin its elasticity
Layer contains desmosomes
What is Stratum spinosum?
Deepest layer of the dermis
What is the Reticular layer?
A color agent
What is Melanin?
most active during emotional changes
What are epocrine glands?
Dead keratinocytes, hair and nails are made up of
What is keratin?
Known as a basal layer
What is Stratum germinativum?
Connective tissue layer
What is the dermis?
Neutralizes free radicals
What is antioxidants?
Excrete sweat
What is Sudoreferous glands?
Makes up 70% of Dermis
What is collagen?
Translucent laye
What is Stratum lucidum?
Connects dermis and epidermis
What is Papillary layer?
What is Eumelanin?
Secrete sebum
What is Sebaceous glands?
Produce collagen and elastin
What is fibroblasts?