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Some peoples skin are darker due to the production of melanin which is made by melanocytes. When a person is in direct contact with the sun it triggers the production of melanin to be made.
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What makes black people black?
A high level of melanin in the skin. Melanin is what allows for any pigmentation in our skin. The more you have, the darker your skin is. That is also why some people have a easier time tanning than others.
Why are the private parts of the human body darker than other parts?
The penis is darker for no evolutionary reason. The technical answer is that the skin of the penis has more of the pigment melanin than other skin.
What pigment gives skin color?
Everyone has melanin, some more than others, melanin is a dark-colored pigment that happen's to give the skin a darkish color. Being outside in the sunshine causes an increase in melanin, darking the skin temporarily.(:
What are facts about coccus?
Cocci bacteria can be responsible for causing many illnesses and diseases. It causes strep throat, some skin diseases and pneumonia, among many others. They can also cause gonorrhea, meningitis, and skin lesions.
Human skin color is the result of?
In very sunny climates like Africa the skin is at great risk of danage from UV light which can cause melonomas. The reason skin darkens in temporary sun (sun tan) is that extra melanin is produced in the top most layers of the skin to pretect the deeper layers by blocking the sun light. Human beings started out all having very dark skin as they came from Africa where the sun is very bright. As they moved away from Africa to duller areas (Europe) they evolved not to produce this much melanin as it was unnecessary and used a lot of energy and raw materials to produce. some peopel still have very dark skin as they still live in very sunny parts of the world where it is still needed.
Why some white women have darker or lighter skin mulatto children?
Some people have naturally darker skin than others. It all depends on what genes you end up with. Some white people have naturally darker skin, and some black people have naturally lighter skin.
Why are some black people really dark?
It's the amount of melanin in their skin; some have more than others, thus they are darker than others.
Why do some people get sunburned more easily than others?
Because the lighter the pigment in your skin the less protected you are
What makes black people black?
A high level of melanin in the skin. Melanin is what allows for any pigmentation in our skin. The more you have, the darker your skin is. That is also why some people have a easier time tanning than others.
Why do some people have darker skin and they do not go tanning?
It depends on the amount of melanin in their skin
Why do you have darker dry skin on your back?
get some dove cream!
What is the skin color of a new born?
Depends upon what species they are; however, generally among mammals, newborns are pink. Humans for example though, have different races within their species, some are born with a darker skin tone than others.
Does Nivea make your skin darker?
yes and no. if u just put it on you wont see any difference, but after using it for about a month or so everyday, u might see a darker tone on ur skin. it made me a little bit darker and some of my friends but not everyone who has used it.
What cause some African babies have light skin pigmentation but its get darker with age?
maybe from the sun
Does aveeno lotion make your skin darker?
I think you're talking about the Aveeno Positively Radian line. If so, this product will brighten and even your skin tone, not necessarily make it darker. Be sure to use any Aveeno Coupons you can get here, as there are always some great coupons available at the site listed.
Why are some nipples darker than others?
Black women don't 'have' their nipples black. Your wording this as if if we're a choice. The nipples on any person of color wether light skinned or dark skinned will always be darker than most of their skin tone.
Why is some tobacco darker than others?
Depends on the type of soil, environmental conditions, and additives.
