WHERE is the THINNEST and THICKEST SKIN in the BODY?
November 19, 2008 by
There is a saying, "are you thin skin or thick skin?"
If you are thin skin you would represent the skin under the eye and the area around the eyelids. It is 0.5mm thick and the thinnest skin in the body. If you are thick skin you represent the palm and the sole of the foot. It is 4mm thick and the thickest skin in the body. The heel portion
of the foot being the thickest portion. Read on and find out some more basic information about the skin and more on the thinnest and the thickest skin in the body.
The skin is an amazing organ. It is the largest organ of the body. It is 15% - 20% of an average adult body weight. Approximately 2-3 billion skin cells are shed daily and the entire body surface is renewed every 3-6 weeks. This remarkable organ is the first line of protection for the body. It consists of three layers:
The epidermis or outer layer that serves as a barrier of defense.
The dermis or true skin that determines the appearance of your skin.
The subcutaneous or fatty layer which serves as insulation, padding and as an emergency energy supply for the body.
FUNCTIONS OF THE SKIN
Protection:
It serves as a protective barrier for muscles, bones, all the tissues, organs and components of the body. It also protects the body from bacteria and other germs.
The melanin in the skin protects us from ultra violet light.
Sensation:
The nerves in the skin is an excellent communicator to the brain in detecting touch, temperature of heat and cold also pain and pressure.
Heat Regulator:
The skin is a heat regulator, it sweats to cool you down when you are hot and it creates goose bumps and make you shiver when you are cold, the pores get smaller trying to keep the body heat in.
Absorption:
The benefits of sunlight is absorbed through the skin and so is medications and oils.
Secretion:
Sweat and sebum is secreted by the skin which creates the right Ph balance to ward off infection.
Excretion:
The sweat glands excrete toxins and other waste substances from the body.
THE THINNEST SKIN IN THE BODY
The skin under the eye and the area around the eyelid is the thinnest skin in the body.
This is the area that is the first to show signs of aging, "crows feet" and wrinkles.
WHY?
If you are thin skin you would represent the skin under the eye and the area around the eyelids. It is 0.5mm thick and the thinnest skin in the body. If you are thick skin you represent the palm and the sole of the foot. It is 4mm thick and the thickest skin in the body. The heel portion
The skin is an amazing organ. It is the largest organ of the body. It is 15% - 20% of an average adult body weight. Approximately 2-3 billion skin cells are shed daily and the entire body surface is renewed every 3-6 weeks. This remarkable organ is the first line of protection for the body. It consists of three layers:
The epidermis or outer layer that serves as a barrier of defense.
The dermis or true skin that determines the appearance of your skin.
The subcutaneous or fatty layer which serves as insulation, padding and as an emergency energy supply for the body.
FUNCTIONS OF THE SKIN
Protection:
It serves as a protective barrier for muscles, bones, all the tissues, organs and components of the body. It also protects the body from bacteria and other germs.
The melanin in the skin protects us from ultra violet light.
Sensation:
The nerves in the skin is an excellent communicator to the brain in detecting touch, temperature of heat and cold also pain and pressure.
Heat Regulator:
The skin is a heat regulator, it sweats to cool you down when you are hot and it creates goose bumps and make you shiver when you are cold, the pores get smaller trying to keep the body heat in.
Absorption:
The benefits of sunlight is absorbed through the skin and so is medications and oils.
Secretion:
Sweat and sebum is secreted by the skin which creates the right Ph balance to ward off infection.
Excretion:
The sweat glands excrete toxins and other waste substances from the body.
THE THINNEST SKIN IN THE BODY
The skin under the eye and the area around the eyelid is the thinnest skin in the body.
This is the area that is the first to show signs of aging, "crows feet" and wrinkles.
WHY?
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