It’s now a pretty well-known fact that your skin is your largest organ at about 16% of your body weight. What else is so special about your skin? We took a closer look.

Watch this 45-second video to learn fun facts about your skin that you never think about. From how massive your skin really is to the things one square inch of your skin contains, your definition of “skin deep” will change forever.

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Every skin has a story to tell. What’s yours? Ayurveda has been saying for thousands of years that your skin is your personal health map. Its health and luster is a reflection of what’s happening internally. It’s deeply connected to various parts and systems in your body—after all, it’s the only organ that covers your entire body. It’s also the only organ that connects and separates your internal and external worlds at the same time.

So, caring for your skin means caring for your body, mind and senses, and maintaining an optimal digestive process; proper lifestyle, diet and dietary supplements.

Browse our content library for more skin facts and surprising discoveries. Enter “skin” in the search bar to see a collection of entries that talk about skin. Here’s our first pass to help you get you started:

• 3 things about your skin that will leave you speechless
• Somatic expressions: how your skin expresses your mind and soul
• How is your mind connected to the rash on your neck?

This blog post aims to inform and educate, and is not meant as medical advice. Consult your dermatologist or healthcare professional if you have any skin concerns or symptoms. 

Video clips used in 45-second video by Angela Roma, Anna Nekrashevich, Rocketmann team, RODNAE Productions, Pexels
Image by rdne stock project, Pexels