Skin

Question 1

Draw a diagram of the skin, and label it.

Answer 1

Include: Epidermis, dermis, fat, blood vessel, hair, swear gland, oil gland.

Question 2

List the functions of the skin.

Answer 2

• Epidermis
• Dermis
• Fat
• Blood Vessel
• Hair
• Sweat Gland

Question 3

Describe what healthy skin looks and feels like.

Answer 3

If you look at healthy skin up close, the surface appears to be “regularly irregular.” This means that the skin is not 100% smooth like glass, but has tiny peaks around the hair follicles and pores and tiny valleys nineteen the peaks which are consistent thought the skin, giving it a uniform texture and appearance.

• It should be an even, consistent colour.
• It should be hydrated.
• it should feel like it isn’t there, healthy skin doesn’t feel any unusual or uncomfortable sensations.