Skin Science: Scientific Principles Hidden in Wrinkles and Elasticit

This is the over-view audio of this article. Make sure to play it and read it(AI audio) Chapter 1: The Foundation of Skin The Skin as a Dynamic Organ The skin, the human body's largest and most exposed organ, functions as a dynamic protective barrier against the external environment. Its integrity and resilience are a direct reflection of its intricate, multi-layered structure, which consists of three primary layers: the epidermis, the dermis, and the hypodermis. Each layer is composed of specialized cells and tissues that perform distinct functions, and the changes that occur in these layers over time are the biological basis for the visible signs of aging. The outermost layer, the epidermis , serves as the body’s first line of defense, a crucial barrier that prevents the invasion of substances from the outside world. It is a thin layer, often compared to the thickness of a piece of paper, and is composed primarily of keratinocytes, which are the principal cells of the epi...