Dead Layer of epidermis-
Stratum corneum the outermost layer of the epidermis made up of terminally differentiated, dead keratinocytes known as corneocytes. Corneocytes are devoid of cytoplasm and organelles, but loaded with keratin filaments in an amorphous protein matrix, which is held together by the cornified envelope. Ref Harrison20th edition pg 1233
Stratum basale
Stratum spinosum
Stratum corneum
Stratum granulosum
Anatomy of skin