Protection
The invisible protective layer of lipids that is made up of sebum, lipids, sweat, and water.
What is the acid mantle.
the deeper layer of the skin
What is the dermis
a glycosaminoglycan (GAG) that hydrates the skin.
What is hyaluronic acid
The cell that creates the melanosome sphere
What is melanocytes
the skin is the largest organ in the body and is also known as the
What is integumentary system
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.
fiber protein that provide resiliency and protection to the skin
What is keratin
skin pigment
What is melanin
the cell that produces pigment is called
What is melanocyte
motor nerves that stimulate the arrector pili muscles
What is efferent nerves
It is the water loss caused by evaporation on the surface of the skin.
What is TEWL or TransEpidermal Water Loss
top layer of the skin
What is the epidermis
refers to the substance that keeps skin soft and protected
What is sebum
the pigment that s red to yellow in color
What is pheomelanin
these glands produce chemicals known as pheromones
What is Apocrine glands
Hormones such as ______________ stimulate skin cells to reproduce and heal.
What is epidermal growth factor.
muscles that cause goose bumps
What is arrector pili
These nerve fibers send messages to the central nervous system so that the brain can react to heat, cold,pain, pressure, and touch
What is afferent/ sensory nerves
the pigment that is dark brown to black
What is eumelanin
Also called aging rays
What are UVA rays
Proteins and peptides trigger these cell stimulators to rejuvenate.
What are fibroblasts.
outermost layer of the skin
What is stratum corneum
these are also called brightening agents and can lighten the skin
What are tyrosinase inhibitors