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What is dark pigment of the body called?
melanin is black pigment found in the epidermisMelaninMelanin
Why are alligator green?
it is the melanin in the skin just like humans.
What is the most important pigment in skin?
melanin v
Is there melanin in melanocytes?
Melanocytes produce melanin.
What does natural melanin used in sunless tanning solutions do?
What actually happens when we sit under the sun is that the body's melanocytes start producing the darkening pigment known as melanin. This melanin pigment absorbs the UV rays and thus protects the skin from sun damage. The amount of naturally produced melanin varies from race to race as it depends wholly on heredity. African-Americans have high amounts of melanin which makes their skin look black or dark brown. Caucasians have much lesser melanin which makes their skin look light. Agreed that it is fashionable to look tanned but then it is also necessary to take adequate protection before you venture out into the sun. No matter what, it is important to follow safe sun practices. Because it is essential to know that tanning may lead to problems like skin cancer, cataracts, wrinkles, premature aging, blemishes and yes, even a weakened immune system.
What provides a natural sunscreen?
Melanin
What pigments contribute to skin color?
melanin and carotene Carotene Melanin The chemical is called melanin.
Darkening chemical in skin that determines skin color?
Hormones have nothing to do with human skin color. Melanin, a pigment, determines skin color by the amount of it present in the skin. The more melanin, the darker the skin.
Where does skin get its colour from Melanin Serotonin or or Insulin?
melanin
Does glycerin reduce melanin in your body?
no it increases melanin
What produces a thick oily substance of melanin?
Melanin
Is melanin in freckles?
Yes, freckles are bunches of melanin.
