WHERE is the THINNEST and THICKEST SKIN in the BODY?

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?

The epidermis in this skin area has fewer oil glands that causes drying and wrinkling

of the skin.

Weakening of the muscles in any part of the body results in wrinkles and so it is with the skin around the eyes.

There is less elastin in this skin area which results in sagging of the surrounding skin.

There is loss of collagen in the area making the skin thinner as aging occurs.

There is usually loss of fat in the area.

These conditions create Peri-orbital Hyper-pigmentation or dark shadowed area under the skin area of the eyes.

According to Michael Sims author of the book "Adams Navel" The eyelids is the one part of the body where oxygen gets to the body some way other than blood. Because the eyes couldn't function if blood washed across them all the time. So, what the eye evolved is getting oxygen to its various parts dissolved in the salt water of tears.

THERMO-LIFT

Thermo-Lift is a new non-surgical procedure. This is an approach to uplifting the eye area which reduces wrinkles and sagging and prevents puffiness around the eyes.

The key to getting the best results with this procedure is early intervention to the eye lids.

The procedure should be done before the eye area starts sagging and shows deep wrinkles.

Thermo-Lift is a safe non-invasive procedure.

It is non-surgical.

Anesthesia used is topical.

The procedure takes about an hour.

After the procedure the patient can immediately return to a normal routine.

HOW TO PROTECT THE THINNEST AREA OF THE SKIN IN YOUR BODY.

To protect this area of the body:

Use protective eye cream on a daily basis.

Protect the skin area from the damaging ultra violet light of the sun.

Ultra violet light is the wors6t culprit in the aging process of area around the eyes.

THE THICKEST SKIN IN THE BODY

The palm and the sole of the foot is the thickest skin in the body.

Think of a day without being able to use your palms or the sole of your feet.

You could not use your cell phone, write your articles, comb your hair. You could not stand, walk, wear your fancy boots or designer shoes, drive jog and on and on it goes.

The palms and soles of the feet are always at work for you. No wonder mother nature made them the thickest skin in the body. These part of the body deserve extra care for all they do.

Here are some tips to take good care of your palms and soles.

Regular manicures and pedicures.

Daily examination and application of moisturizers to the hands and feet.

Reflexology treatments on the hands and feet which will also have positive effect on the over all health of the body.

Wear proper fitting, comfortable shoes.

Visit the podiatrist for problems of the feet.

Wear gloves for heavy out door chores.

DID YOU KNOW?

That the skin's color and texture is inherited and genetic to your family history.

The amount of perspiration produced differs in amount from one person to the next.

After exercise there is a unique scent given off by each person from their skin secretions and the sebaceous and sweat glands.

The amount of tanning or sunburn you get from the sun depends on the amount of melanin you inherited.

If you want to have fresh, smooth, young looking skin. Exfoliate! This will bring about skin renewal. By removing dry damaged and dead cells of the stratus corneum and bring forth the newly formed skin cells.

Make it a priority to protect the skin which is the largest organ of the body.

Giving special attention to the thinnest and thickest skin areas in the body.