The average human skin contains approximately 300 million cells.
Skin Cell Count and Other Facts
Here's a breakdown of some interesting facts about human skin:
- The average person's skin covers an area of about 2 square meters.
- Skin accounts for about 15% of your total body weight.
- The average adult has approximately 21 square feet of skin.
- This skin weighs about 9 pounds.
- The skin also contains more than 11 miles of blood vessels.
- And, as mentioned, it contains roughly 300 million skin cells.
These numerous cells constantly renew and repair, making the skin a dynamic and essential organ.
