How Does Skin Works?

How Does Skin Works?

Skin is the largest of all the body organs & the one of which you are most aware of. Women Fitness in its effort to help you understand your skin and its management, will provide you with all the essential information you must possess to achieve a lifelong nourished skin.

This water-proof covering and self-repairing body covering is a reflector of health and well-being.

Skin Structure

HOW DOES THE SKIN WORKS?

FUNCTION	STRUCTURE/CELL INVOLVED
Protection against Chemicals, particles	Horny layer
Protection against Ultraviolet radiation	Melanocytes Langerhans cells, lymphocytes mononuclear phagocytes, mast cells
Protection against Antigens, haptens	Langerhans cells, lymphocytes mononuclear phagocytes, mast cells
Protection against Microbes	Horny layer, Langerhans cells mononuclear phagocytes, mast cells
Preservation of a balanced internal environment prevents loss of water, electrolytes and macromolecules	Horny layer
Shock absorber- Strong, yet elastic and compliant covering	Dermis and subcutaneous fat
Sensation	Specialist nerve endings
Calorie reserve	Subcutaneous fat
Vitamin D synthesis	Keratinocytes
Temperature regulation	Blood vessels, Eccrine sweat glands
Lubrication and waterproofing	Sebaceous glands
Protecting and prising	Nails
Body odour	Apocrine sweat glands
Psycho-social	Hair, nails