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Dark skin is dark because of an abundance of the pigment melanin. Melanin is a brownish chemical also found in hair. It has the property of absorbing UV radiation and re-emitting the energy as heat.
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What is the name of the pigment in the skin cells that protect the cells from UV raises?
malanin is the skin pigment that protects your skin from the damage of the sun. the more malanin in your skin the darker your skin is when ppl sunbathe their skin goes brown this is their skin producing malanin in response to the harmfull uv rays for protection
Which molecule do not absorb microwave radiation?
Ozone does not absorb microwave. It only absorbs UV.
Which rays make your skin dark?
If you are talking about a tan, UV rays from the sun are what makes your skin darker. If you do not apply sun blockthe skin will just burn, and turn red when exposed to the UV rays for too long. Apply sun screen, or a sun tan lotionthat will help protect your skin from the harmful rays, and encourage your skin to get a radiant tan naturally. UV rays are not used in self-tan products.
Why chloro fluro carbon is not able to absorb uv radiation?
CFC's do not absorb UV rays. But they react with ozone and deplete it.
How do things absorb uv rays and reflect them as visible light?
Ozone absorb the UV rays for our comfort. It is because they are made to protect us from that.
Can you get darker from a hair dryer?
No, The UV rays are what makes your skin darker That's likes saying, " Can you get darker from going into a sauna?"
Why do people have darker skin near the equator?
People near the equator have darker skin to protect themselves from the intense sun exposure. Melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color, helps to absorb and dissipate the harmful UV radiation, reducing the risk of skin damage and skin cancer. This adaptation is an example of natural selection where individuals with darker skin were more likely to survive and pass on their genes in sunny environments.
Why does a person's skin usually get darker during the summer?
Adaotation of skin cells to prevent damage from UV rays, it is the pigment in the skin that becomes darker, not the skin tissue itself
Why do caucasians get easily sunburned than Filipinos?
Because the caucasians have lesser melanin pigments in their skin then the Filipinos bacuase the Filipinos are darker. And beeing darker will say more melanin pigments in the skin and more protection against UV light.
Why do African people have darker skin?
African People have darker skin because they have a higher amount of Melanin. Staying in the sun for long periods of time produces more Melanin. Melanin protects us from UV rays.
Can people with darker skin spend more time in the sun and why?
Yes they can. People with darker skin can stay in the sun for longer because they have a higher amount of Melanin. Melanin protects us from the harmful UV rays of the sun. :)
Why do caucasians easily get sunburned more than Filipinos?
Because the caucasians have lesser melanin pigments in their skin then the Filipinos bacuase the Filipinos are darker. And beeing darker will say more melanin pigments in the skin and more protection against UV light.
What is the name of the pigment in the skin cells that protect the cells from UV raises?
malanin is the skin pigment that protects your skin from the damage of the sun. the more malanin in your skin the darker your skin is when ppl sunbathe their skin goes brown this is their skin producing malanin in response to the harmfull uv rays for protection
What substance in skin causes it to tan?
Skin has Melanin which is brown-colored pigment, which protects the skin from the harmful UV rays that come from the sun. When the UV rays hit the skin the skin turns darker in order to protect or shield it. Tanning or darkening of the skin is in reaction to the harmful UV given off by the sun. Consider how in warm or tropical locations such Africa, Asia, and South America people have darker pigmented skin. It is in order to protect and shield it from damage. In other words, the sun is harmful to the skin---dark or fair. When your skin tans it is in order to protect it from even more damage.
What do you use uv light for?
Ultraviolet light comes from the sun, and is what makes our skin darker, so we use UV light to tan ourselves in tanning salons.
What skin type has the most built in protection from the sun and why?
Darker skin or skin with more natural melanin, because melanin blocks some of the uv rays from going deep into the skin. This is why black people dont udually burn, and white people do.
How are black people black?
Skin color is determined by a chemical in the skin called Melanin. This is a pigment that protects the skin from UV rays. The higher concentration of Melanin people have, the darker their skin looks.
