Elastin fibers
topical elastin
Elastin and Collagen
No, elastin is a connective tissue and not considered a part of the lymphatic system.
Collagen: provide great tensile strength Elastin: stretch easily
Elastin is a protein which helps to keep tissues flexible but strong. Elastin helps tissue to return to its normal shape after a push or pull. It appears that normal elastin contains about 1 to 3% lipoprotein (or lipid), but may incorporate higher percentages in atheroschlerosis.
I think you are refering to a type of protein called ' elastin '. It is man made in the sense that it naturally occurs in our bodies as elastic fibers.
Fibrous
Proteins
what is collagen secreted by
Collagenous fibers are the white fibers consisting of the protein collagen, common in connective tissues, including bone matrix as on the other hand Elastin fibers are stretchy yellow connective tissue fibers consisting of the protein elastin.
The layer below the Epidermal layer is called the Dermal layer. It's a connective tissue made up of collagen and elastin.