Did you know your skin is the largest organ of your body? View the video to learn more about your skin and what happens as you age.
 

Your skin is made up of three main layers, each with an important function:

Epidermis:

The epidermis is made up of five layers, with the stratum corneum being the outermost.² The layers work together to constantly rebuild the skin’s surface and maintain skin strength. The epidermis plays a vital role in preventing moisture loss and helps skin maintain its healthy appearance.³

Dermis:

The dermis is home to sweat and oil glands, hair follicles, nerve endings, and blood and lymph vessels. It contains collagen, one of the main building blocks of skin that provides skin strength. And the dermis contains elastin, which keeps the skin flexible. Both collagen and elastin diminish with age, resulting in wrinkles and sagging skin.³

Subcutis:

This layer of fat and connective tissue contains larger blood vessels and nerves. It is important to the regulation of body temperature.³