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Although your skin is durable and adaptable, it undergoes massive stress and damage on an ongoing basis from a hostile environment. Because your skin is the main protective barrier between you and the outside world, it is very important to maintain the health of your skin every day if you want to retain its youthful beauty and suppleness.

The skin consists of 70% water, 25% protein and 2% fats. The outer layer of your skin is called the epidermis. The dermis is a deeper layer containing elastin and collagen, both of which are responsible for your skin’s flexibility and firmness. Laying beneath the dermis is a thin layer of fat cells. It is the largest organ in your body and performs many necessary functions responsible for your health.

Your skin is a large protective covering which forms a barrier between you and the outside world. It is the largest organ of your body. it protects your body from invasion by potentially deadly microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, ultraviolet radiation and toxic chemicals from pollution.

Your skin is also the primary organ responsible for your tactile sense. We need to be able to recognize things such as heat, [...]