The skin acts as a raincoat, or barrier to water, meaning we can swim in a pool or an ocean and nothing will pass into or leave our skin. Each superficial cell is surrounded by
waterproofing lipids, or fats like cholesterol, fatty acids, and ceramides that contribute to its abilities. It prevents any water from getting past in either direction — except where the skin layer is modified to form pores.
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