Which skin component stores fat and provides structural support in the deeper layer?

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Adipocytes are the fat-storing cells located in the hypodermis (the subcutaneous layer) beneath the dermis. They store fat as triglycerides, which serves as an energy reserve, plus they cushion and insulate the skin, contributing to some structural support by filling and stabilizing the deeper tissue layer. The acid mantle sits on the very surface as a protective film, melanin is the pigment produced by melanocytes in the epidermis, and Langerhans cells are immune cells in the epidermis. None of these reside in the deeper layer to store fat or provide the same level of structural support as adipose tissue.