Melanin is produced by cells called melanocytes that are present in the outer layers of the skin. Every person has ...

Dark-skinned people have a higher amount of melanin when they're born. Melanin also serves to protect your skin from UV damage, Ramachandran says. For example, tanning happens when the UV light ...

Dark skin tones also need sunscreen to prevent damage, hyperpigmentation, and late-stage skin cancer risks, despite natural ...

Twinkle Khanna debunks the common myth that dark skin doesn't need sunscreen. In a recent discussion, she shares parenting ...

As it turns out, people of color are more likely to have a vitamin D deficiency. If you, like me, have melanin-rich skin and are hearing this for the first time, welcome. Keep reading to find out ...

Unpicking the myth about black skin being immune to the sun's rays, Dr Dadzie says the misconception probably grew out of the fact that black people have higher amounts of melanin than people with ...