The skin is our largest organ. Weighing in at approximately six pounds and covering 22 square feet on an average-sized person, the skin is charged with the essential job of guarding the body against extreme temperatures, damaging sunlight and harmful chemicals. It is a waterproof and insulating layer that locks in moisture, manufactures vitamin D, and is packed with neural sensors allowing us to experience the world around us.
Every inch of your skin contains 1,000 nerve endings and 19 million cells. Show your gratitude to this important organ and keep it radiant and healthy at any age with a few simple tips from this infographic:
