Your skin is a complex organ. Explore its layers and how each functions, from the epidermis to the subcutis. Learn key tips for healthy skin and the roles of collagen, elastin, and keratin.

The stratum corneum is the top layer of your epidermis (skin). It protects your body from the environment and is constructed in a brick-and-mortar fashion to keep out bacterial and toxins.

Vitamin C fuels skin regeneration by unlocking genes that drive cell growth—making aging skin act young again.

Some people can get hives (itchy raised bumps that look red on lighter skin and brown or purple on darker skin) after hot ...

Skin Layers. The skin is made up of layers. It consists of a thin outer layer (epidermis), a thicker middle layer (dermis), and the inner layer (subcutaneous tissue or hypodermis).

Not all moisturisers are actually good at reducing moisture loss. You may still itch as your skin recovers if you’ve been ...