1. Skin

2. Your skin does 6 things.

3. 1 Prevents the loss of water

4. 2 Protects the body from injury and infection Pictures too gross to show you…

5. 3 Regulates body temperature

6. 4 Eliminate wastes

7. 5 Gather information about the environment

8. 6 Produce vitamin D

9. Layers of skin Epidermis: Outer layer Dermis: Middle layer Subcutaneous: Inner layer

10. Your epidermis is showing!

11. Facts about the Epidermis Cells live for about 2 weeks They die and become part of your skin’s surface They flake off and carry bacteria and dirt away

12. Dermis Pores - opening where sweat leaves your body Sweat glands - where your sweat is made Oil glands - where your skin’s oil is made Hair - has its roots in your dermis

13. Skin Care Eat properly Drink water Limit exposure to sun Keep your skin clean and dry