The invisible protective layer of lipids that is made up of sebum, lipids, sweat, and water.
What is the acid mantle.
100
deeper layer of the skin
What is the dermis
100
a glycosaminoglycan (GAG) that hydrates the skin.
What is hyaluronic acid
100
The cell that creates the melanosome sphere
What is melanocytes
100
the skin is the largest organ in the body and is also known as the
What is integumentary system
200
It is the protective layer of the epidermis. The corneum and intercellular matrix protect the surface of the skin from irritation and intercellular transepidermal water loss.
What is the barrier function.
200
fiber protein that provide resiliency and protection to the skin
What is keratin
200
skin pigment
What is melanin
200
the cell that produces pigment is called
What is melanocyte
200
motor nerves that stimulate the arrector pili muscles
What is efferent nerves
300
It is the water loss caused by evaporation on the skins surface.
What is TEWL or TransEpidermal Water Loss
300
top layer of the skin
What is the epidermis
300
refers to the substance that keeps skin soft and protected
What is sebaceous
300
the pigment that s red to yellow in color
What is pheomelanin
300
sensory nerves such as the ones that feel heat and cold
What is afferent nerves
400
Hormones such as ______________ stimulate skin cells to reproduce and heal.
What is epidermal growth factor.
400
muscles that cause goose bumps
What is arrector pili
400
sense of touch
What is tactile
400
th epigment that is dark brown to black
What is eumelanin
400
Also called aging rays
What are UVA rays
500
Proteins and peptides trigger these cell stimulators to rejuvenate.
What are fibroblasts.
500
outermost layer of the skin
What is stratum corneum
500
subcutaneous layer composed of fat
What is adipose
500
these are also called brightening agents and can lighten the skin