Home > Medical > Skin Health > How your skin works How your skin works All sections in Skin » About Skin » Age and Your Skin » Caring for your Skin » Eczema » FAQs » Health Tips » Healthy Hair » Skin News » Real-life Story » Seasons in the Sun » Skin Cancer » Your Skin and the Sun Skin's anatomy There are two types of skin – hairy and glabrous. Glabrous skin occurs on your lips, the soles of your feet and the palms of your hands. Hairy skin is found everywhere else. What skin colour means Skin colour and race have developed loaded meanings. But when a biological explanation is given for these historical labels, people can start moving away from misunderstandings. Why your skin changes colour You can perk up pallor by slapping on self-tan or make-up, but your skin’s colour can also say much about your emotions and your state of health. Talk Body Talk forum » Ask CyberDoc » Test Micronutrient reference tool » Like Health24 on Facebook » What my scar means to me Body modification How your skin works Your skin regulates your body temperature, forms a physical barrier against injury and infection, and protects your internal organs. Here's how it works. Why your skin is the colour it is We’re all the same under the skin. But why is it that people from Europe, Asia and Africa all have skins of different colours? load more articles advertisement From our sponsors There are more than 200 different viruses which can cause a cold A clinically proven skin care range is now available Medihelp’s regional information sessions Superior comfort and support
Skin's anatomy There are two types of skin – hairy and glabrous. Glabrous skin occurs on your lips, the soles of your feet and the palms of your hands. Hairy skin is found everywhere else.
What skin colour means Skin colour and race have developed loaded meanings. But when a biological explanation is given for these historical labels, people can start moving away from misunderstandings.
Why your skin changes colour You can perk up pallor by slapping on self-tan or make-up, but your skin’s colour can also say much about your emotions and your state of health.
How your skin works Your skin regulates your body temperature, forms a physical barrier against injury and infection, and protects your internal organs. Here's how it works.
Why your skin is the colour it is We’re all the same under the skin. But why is it that people from Europe, Asia and Africa all have skins of different colours?