Melanin Retention: Laser hair removal works by focusing on the melanin (shade) in the hair follicles. At the point when you tan, your skin’s melanin levels increment, making the skin hazier. This expanded melanin can rival the designated melanin in hair follicles, making it harder for the ...
By possibly reducing skin pigmentation by about 60% and promoting a proper distribution of melanin, they can help your skin find its balance again.¹³ ¹⁴ Everyone’s skin is unique, so the most effective treatment will depend on your specific needs. Consult with your dermatology ...
Just like every other part of the body, eyes age and do not work as well as we get older. Poor diet, excess sun exposure, toxins, infections, and physical and emotional stressors cause wear and tear on the body, including our eyes. This wear and tear produces free radicals, unstable m...
How does melanin provide protection against skin cancer? How do melanocytes protect the skin? How do keratinocytes and melanocytes work together? What gives skin and hair their coloring? How does sunlight contribute to the development of melanoma?
When the sun’s up, UV rays are also making their way to damage our skin. This triggers extra melanin production as our body tries to defend the sun. When we are frequently under the sun or under long sun exposure, we get a tan or pigmentation of what we called sun spots appear. ...
Open comedones:While the term "open comedones" probably doesn't sound familiar, you might recognize this type of acne by its other name: blackheads. Because blackheads are open, the melanin pigment in the sebum meets the air and oxidizes, turning a dark color. ...
First, let's talk about you. Yourskin pigmenthas a lot to do with how well your skin absorbs UVB. The more melanin in your skin (the darker your skin), the less UVB rays can penetrate. Yourweightcan also affect your D3 production system. Remember, vitamin D is a fat-soluble...
As we get older, our hair can also get dryer, which is a by-product of thinning, feel more brittle and coarser, as grey hair contains less protein and melanin, and lack its usual shine. However, in terms of the resting phase, this isn’t actually down to our hair; it’s...
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) occurs when the skin produces excess melanin in the injured area. While it’s not caused by UV rays, sun exposure can intensify its appearance.⁵ How do you treat age spots? When it comes to age spots on the face, treatment begins with preventing...
Because of the lack of melanin, people with this genetic problem are extremely sensitive to the UV rays in sunlight. Cancer - Occasionally a cell will change in a way that causes it to reproduce uncontrollably. For example, when cells in the skin called melanocytes are damaged by ultraviolet ...