GEO Wissen Gesundheit / GEO Wissen Gesundheit 6/17 - Unsere Haut

Our skin is often underestimated – it seems to be just a simple covering. Yet no other organ serves us in such a diverse way: the skin keeps dangerous pathogens at bay and protects us from UV radiation. It allows us to feel the world around us – gentle touches, the sand beneath our feet, the prick of a needle. Last but not least, it gives us a sense of ourselves. These are more than enough reasons to take good care of our outer layer.