Which epidermal layer is the outermost and consists of dead, keratinized cells?
a.Stratum granulosum
b.Stratum spinosum
c.Stratum corneum
d.Stratum basale
Explanation
The stratum corneum is the outermost layer; its dead, flattened keratinocytes are what cosmetic exfoliation targets.
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