A-Z of Cosmetic Ingredients and Terms
The outer or uppermost layer of the skin.
The epidermis is our body’s first layer of defence against the external environment. It is comprised of several layers and its main functions include regulating body temperature, producing vitamin D, moderating water loss via our skin, protecting against UV rays, and the epidermis also contains cells which play a role in our immune system.
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