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The Skin Section 4 The Body’s Tough Covering • The skin covers and protects the body from injury, infection, and water loss. The skin also helps regulate body temperature, eliminate wastes, gather information about the environment, and produce vitamin D • Protecting the body • Maintaining temperature • Eliminating wastes • Gathering information • Producing vitamin D The Epidermis • The skin is organized into two main layers: the epidermis, and dermis • Epidermis is the outer layer of the skin • Epidermis structure • Epidermis function • Melanin The Dermis • Dermis is the inner layer of the skin • Pores • Follicles Caring for your Skin • Three simple habits can help you keep your skin healthy. Eat a healthy diet, keep your skin clean and dry, and limit your exposure to the sun • Healthful diet • Keeping skin clean • Limiting sun exposure (cancer)