melanin

Melanin is responsible for determining skin color.

People with more melanin have a higher level of natural sun protection.

Exposure to sunlight can stimulate the production of melanin in the skin.

Some foods can help promote melanin production in the body.

Melanin is also found in the hair and eyes, contributing to their color.

Dark-skinned individuals have higher levels of melanin compared to light-skinned individuals.

Melanin protects the skin by absorbing and scattering UV radiation from the sun.

Disorders affecting melanin production can lead to skin pigmentation issues.

Melanin plays a role in protecting the DNA in skin cells from UV damage.

The amount of melanin in the skin can change in response to various factors like hormones and age.