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The pigment which determines skin color is melanin.

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How is a skin mole Formed?

By a buildup of pigment cells which determine skin color.


What causes skin color?

the pigment in your skin


What pigments is not involved in determining skin color?

Chlorophyll is a pigment not involved in determining skin color. Skin color is primarily determined by melanin, a pigment produced by specialized cells in the skin called melanocytes. Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants and is responsible for photosynthesis.


Why is your hair color they color it is?

Hair color is caused by the pigments in your body. The less pigment you have the lighter your hair. Less pigment also means you will have lighter skin that is why people who have darker skin have darker natural hair usually and why people with lighter skin have lighter hair. the amount of pigment you have depends on who your parents are. If your parents have more pigment you will probably have more pigment and if your parents have less pigment you will probably have less. Hope this helps! :)


Why is my skin colored?

Heritity dictates your skin color melanin is what makes the pigment(color)


What is the name of substances that gives skin and hair its pigment?

The name of substances that gives skin and hair its pigment is melanin


What is the term for pigment or color substance that gives skin its color?

melanin


What is the primary pigment that causes skin color?

The primary pigment that causes skin color is melanin. Melanin is produced by specialized cells called melanocytes and is responsible for determining the various shades of skin color in individuals.


What chemical allows your skin to change color?

the pigment


How do black people get the black color?

It is a pigment in their skin.


What pigment gives skin and hair color?

Melanin


When skin loses pigment does it lose color?

It can sometimes