We all begin our lives with a soft and smooth skin, but not many of us can boast of a finely textured skin by the time we are thirty. This is because most of us take our skin, the largest organ in the body, very much for granted. Remember, your skin can get tired if not looked after, and that it, like any other living tissue, really does respond to tender care and attention. If you realize how full of life your skin is and understand how it performs its various functions, skin-care will become at once more logical and more easily undertaken. Understanding your skin will also enable you to make an active use of your skin in relating more positively to your environment and in communicating with your fellow human beings. Structure of your skin Skin consists of three layers- the epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutaneous tissue. The surface epidermis is a relatively thin layer. Beneath the epidermis are the thicker and the much stronger dermis. The subcutaneous tissue or the fat co...