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Is there a Natural way to reduce melanin in the body?
Avoid the sun for about 9 months.
What is dark pigment of the body called?
melanin is black pigment found in the epidermisMelaninMelanin
How does your body produce Melanin?
When you tan your body produces melanin so that you dont get different harmful rays in your skin. Although Melanin is harmful itself. Hope it helps
What is melanin synthesis?
It is preparation of melanin in body cells , it is under hormonal control .
What in your body that protect you from sunburn?
Melanin :)
What is the pigment called that protects the body from uv radiation and gives it skin-color?
melanin
What does it mean if your body does not produce the pigment melanin?
First of all, pigment melanin is the thing that determines our skin colour (the less pigment melanin, the lighter the skin). So if a body stops making pigment melanin it would mean that your skin cannot get any darker.
What is the name given to a person whose body lacks melanin?
A person without melanin is called an albino.
How does the skin tan exposed to sunlight?
In order for the body to protect itself to prevent further damage to your body, it starts to produce melanin. The more melanin in your body, the darker the body becomes and the more your skin is protected.
Which pigment gives color to human body?
Melanin.
Where is melanin located?
Melanin is located in your basal cells of the epidermis. Melanin is found in other body locations as well, such as the iris, inner ear, and adrenal gland. Melanin is found in the skin and is a pigment produced by melanocytes. The function of melanin is how light or dark skinned a person is.
What cells produce pigment in hair?
I am pretty sure you are thinking of melanin. Melanin gives basically everything on our body colour including our hair, skin, iris etc.
