Artist's rendition of a cross section of skin layers (stratum corneum, epidermis and dermis) shows topical application of an ionic liquid for combating a skin-borne bacterial infection. The ionic ...

Human skin is amazing. It senses temperature, pressure, and texture. It’s able to stretch and spring back, time and again. And it provides a barrier between the body and bad things in the ...

Your skin is your body’s first line of defense against the environment. The stratum corneum is the constantly shedding outermost layer. But some skin products you use may be harming and weakening this ...

The epidermis is the outermost of three main skin layers. The outermost one is called the epidermis. It’s thin but durable and acts as a protective barrier between your body and the world around you.

The subcutaneous layer is the deepest skin layer. It protects a person’s body and keeps it warm. This layer also provides insulation and protection for vital tissues such as muscles, bones, and organs ...