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Protection |
The skin protects the body from injury and bacterial invasion. The outer most layer of the epidermis is rendered water resistant by a thin layer of seven and fancy lipids. |
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Sensation |
By stimulating different sensory nerve endings, the skin response to heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain. When the nerve endings are stimulated, a message is sent to the brain. |
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Heat regulation |
The skin protects the body from the environment. A healthy body maintains a constant internal temperature of about 98.6°F 37°C. As changes occur in the outside temperature, the blood and the sudoriferous glands of the skin make necessary adjustments to allow the body to be called by the evaporation of sweat. |
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Excretion |
Perspiration from the Sudoriferous glands is excreted through the skin. Water loss through perspiration take salt and other chemicals with it. |
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Secretion |
Sebum is secreted by the Sabaceous glands. This oil lubricates the skin, keeping it soft and pliable. Oil also keeps hair soft. Emotional stress and hormones in balance can increase the flow of sebum. |
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Absorption |
Some ingredients can be absorbed by the outer layer of the skin, but very few ingredients can Penetrate the epidermis, small amount of fatty materials, such as those used in many advanced skin care formulations, maybe I’m sure between the cells and through the hair follicles and so big he is gland openings. However, cosmetic products are not formulated to penetrate the epidermis. |
