Interesting Facts About Your Skin You Should Know
Let’s start with the basic and common ones, even dummies should know; The skin is the largest organ of the body, it covers your entire body and estimated for an average person will have about a total area of about 20 square feet. In addition to serving as a protective shield against microbes, heat, light and infection the skin also permits sensation of cold, heat and just a mere touch. It might also interest you to know that the skin is also responsible for storing some amount of water and fats in your body while at the same time, it does the remarkable job of maintaining your body temperature. Now! To some interesting facts you might not know… Throughout your entire body, the same skin will appear different in terms of thickness, color, and texture depending on what function it is serving. For example, the skin on the soles of your feet and palms of your hands are thicker, can withstand more pressure and contain...