Week 1, Anatomy of the skin.

So in my first week of media makeup we had to learn about the Anatomy of the skin, this is a very important topic to cover as a makeup artist as we need to know all about the functions of the skin and how it works! Here's a few things I learnt!

There are 3 layers which make up the skin, the epidermis, the dermis and the subcutaneous layer. Each layer has a job, the epidermis is the layer which we can see and helps protect us, the dermis is divided into 2 layers, the papillary layer which feeds blood vessels and the reticular layer which contains collagen and elastin. Finally the subcutaneous layer is the fatty one, it helps keep us warm and protects us from getting hurt. Always remember SHAPES, this helps us to remember the functions of the skin.

S-sensation: when we touch and feel things.

H-heat regulation: vasodilation can occur where the blood vessels expand. A-absorption:substances can enter the body through the skin.
P-protection:the acid mantle plays a part in protection. This is where our sweat and sebum mix together on our skins surface, this creates an acid like barrier which helps prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.
E-excretion (gets rid of toxins): when our body gets rid of things we don’t want (sweat, salt)
S-secretion (keeps skin supple & helps build up the acid mantle)
Production of vitamin D-gives bones, nails & hair strength. 

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