How is the dermis different from epidermis?

Epidermis:

- The outermost layer of the skin

- Composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

- Several layers of cells provides protection

- No blood vessels

- Contains melanocytes, helps provide pigmentation

Dermis:

- The layer of skin beneath the epidermis

- Composed of connective tissue including fibers of collagen and elastin

- Provides strength, flexibility and elasticity

- Houses hair follicles, blood vessels, sweat glands, nerves and sebaceous glands (oil glands)