| The dermis lies below the epidermis, linked with a continuous membrane. The dermis is the thickest segment of your skin. Here you will find blood vessels, white blood cells, nerve endings, hair follicles, sweat glands and sebaceous glands. Fibroblasts are the major cell type in the dermis. They produce collagen and elastin, the fibrous proteins which are the main structural components of your skin. These proteins give your skin its flexibility and elasticity. What the dermis does: * Provides moisture to the epidermis.
* Produces the collagen which keeps skin firm.
* Produces the elastin which keeps skin flexible.
* Generates sebum which keeps skin supple and moist. 3. The Hypodermis Under the dermis is located the hypodermis or subdermis. It's collected of an extensive network of connective tissue, tied with fat cells. What the hypodermis does: * Gives skin its shape and contour.
* Cushions the outer layers.
* Connects skin to underlying tissues and muscles.
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