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SKIN STRUCTURE

LA PRAIRIE
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Stem cells are located in which layer of the skin?
The stratum corneum, or the skin barrier, acts as our first line of defense against the external environment.
Naturally found in the body it secures moisture and creates fullness—youthful skin.
The area of tissue that joins the epidermal and the dermal layers of the skin.
Granules that contain melanin. The melanin is synthesized within melanocytes.
A highly elastic protein in connective tissue and allows many tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting.
The upper or outer layer of the two main layers of cells that make up the skin. The epidermis is mostly made up of flat, scale-like cells.
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Outermost layer of the skin that provides protection to help retain water and moisture.
Provides energy to cells
This layer is the skin’s cushion and gives the face its shape. This layer may diminish with age.
These cells are called 'keratinocytes', and are composed of the fibrous protein keratin. They are formed at the base of the epidermis, and gradually move up through the skin until they reach the outer surface, where they die-average 28 days.
an epidermal cell that produces melanin.
Gives natural, protective, uniform coloring to the skin, and can also produce freckles, age spots, and discoloration.
he dermis is the second layer of the skin. It is responsible for the skin’s tone, elasticity, and overall firm and youthful appearance.