The subcutaneous layer - this layer below the dermis contains sweat glands, some of the hair follicles, blood vessels and fat. Each layer also contains connective tissue with collagen fibers for support, and elastin fibers for flexibility and strength. Your changing skin Changes in your skin are related to many factors, such as environment, genetic makeup, nutrition and others. Sun exposure is the greatest. For example, compare areas of your body that have regular sun exposure with areas that don't.
Natural pigments seem to provide some protection against sun-induced skin damage.
People with blue eyes and fair skin show more aging skin changes than people with darker, more heavily pigmented skin. When it comes to skin care, basic is better. That's because the epidermis, the outer layer of skin, is made up mainly of lifeless cells whose purpose is to protect the layers beneath from injury and to preserve moisture. So all the various creams, ointments and emollients can do only so much. Your main goal should be to help remove these cells as new ones rise to the surface.