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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 makes a shirt UV protective?

A shirt is UV protective when it has been specially treated or made with materials that block or absorb UV radiation, such as UPF-rated fabrics, tight weaves, and darker colors. These features help to reduce the amount of UV light that reaches your skin, providing additional protection against sunburn and UV damage.


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.


What dangerous radiation does the atmosphere absorb?

The Earth's atmosphere absorbs harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, particularly UVB and UVC rays. This helps to protect life on Earth from the harmful effects of excessive UV radiation, such as sunburn, skin cancer, and cataracts.

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Do darker colors absorb ultraviolet rays?

Yes, darker colors tend to absorb more ultraviolet (UV) rays compared to lighter colors. This is because darker colors contain more pigments that can absorb UV radiation. Lighter colors, on the other hand, tend to reflect more UV rays.


What is the mechanism of a suntan?

A suntan is the skin's way of trying to protect itself from the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. When exposed to UV radiation, the skin produces more melanin, a pigment that darkens the skin. This darker pigment helps to absorb and scatter the UV radiation before it can cause more damage to the skin cells.


What does darker skin has more than lighter skin?

Darker skin has more melanin, a pigment that provides protection against ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. This increased melanin can help reduce the risk of skin damage and certain skin cancers. Additionally, melanin contributes to the skin's ability to absorb and retain moisture, potentially leading to differences in skin texture and hydration.


How does the presence of more melanin affect skin pigmentation and protection from UV radiation?

The presence of more melanin in the skin leads to darker pigmentation, which provides better protection from harmful UV radiation by absorbing and scattering the rays.


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. :)


What makes a shirt UV protective?

A shirt is UV protective when it has been specially treated or made with materials that block or absorb UV radiation, such as UPF-rated fabrics, tight weaves, and darker colors. These features help to reduce the amount of UV light that reaches your skin, providing additional protection against sunburn and UV damage.


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.