1. Anatomy and physiology Skin
Beauty Therapy S/NVQ Level 2
Skin
The dermis, subcutaneous layer and
appendages of the skin

2. Anatomy and physiology Skin
Beauty Therapy S/NVQ Level 2
The dermis, subcutaneous layer and appendages of the skin
3
Subcutaneous
layer
1
Dermis (true
skin)
2
Reticular
layer

3. Anatomy and physiology Skin
Beauty Therapy S/NVQ Level 2
The dermis, subcutaneous layer and appendages of the skin: Dermis
• The dermis is sometimes referred to as the
true skin.
• It varies in thickness depending on the
location of the skin. It is 0.3mm on the eyelid
and 3.0mm on the back.

4. Anatomy and physiology Skin
Beauty Therapy S/NVQ Level 2
The dermis, subcutaneous layer and appendages of the skin: Dermis
• The dermis contains many structures.
• It consists of two layers:
• papillary layer
• reticular layer.

5. Anatomy and physiology Skin
Beauty Therapy S/NVQ Level 2
The dermis, subcutaneous layer and appendages of the skin: Papillary layer
• The papillary layer is a wavy layer of tissue.
• It contains lots of blood and lymph vessels,
which feed the epidermis to allow for cell
reproduction and remove waste.
• It contains lots of nerve endings, which allow
you to feel sensations.
• It joins the epidermis to the dermis.

6. Anatomy and physiology Skin
Beauty Therapy S/NVQ Level 2
The dermis, subcutaneous layer and appendages of the skin: Reticular layer
• The reticular layer is a dense, fibrous tissue.
• It is beneath the papillary layer.
• It contains the main components of the
dermis:
• collagen tissue
• elastin tissue
• reticulin tissue.
• It protects and repairs injured tissue.

7. Anatomy and physiology Skin
Beauty Therapy S/NVQ Level 2
The dermis, subcutaneous layer and appendages of the skin: Subcutaneous tissue
• The subcutaneous tissue is a fatty layer underneath
the skin (sub = under; cutaneous = of the skin).
• The fat cells store energy (fat).
• This tissue protects the underlying structures from
damage.
• It provides a layer of insulation for warmth.
• It provides an energy store should the body need it.

8. Anatomy and physiology Skin
Beauty Therapy S/NVQ Level 2
The dermis, subcutaneous layer and appendages of the skin: Can you label the layers?
3
Subcutaneous
layer
1
Dermis
(true skin)
2
Reticular
layer