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    Glossary Skin Layers

    refer to epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis in human skin

    Skin layers, also known as layers of the skin or skin strata, refer to the three primary layers that make up human skin: the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue). The epidermis is the outermost layer, providing a protective barrier; the dermis lies beneath it, containing connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands; and the hypodermis is the deepest layer, composed mainly of fat and connective tissue, which insulates the body and absorbs shock.

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    1. GHK-Cu Copper peptide used in skin and hair cosmetics
    2. Vitamin D Vitamin made in the skin from sunlight, also taken as a supplement
    3. Peppermint herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair
    4. Hydrocortisone Mild corticosteroid used on the skin and scalp
    5. Dexpanthenol Provitamin B5, a moisturiser in hair and skin products