Melanin is produced naturally in the body and protects your skin and eyes from the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Scientists are also at looking at other potential benefits ...

Vitiligo is a condition characterized by a loss of pigment (melanin), which results in the most common symptom: white or ...

Finally! A brand that caters to the skincare concerns of melanin-rich skin, says deputy digital editor Jazmin Kopotsha. Here, she explains how trialling products customised to her specific skin ...

IT has been suggested that the melanin-containing granules of melanocytes are derived from the mitochondria of these cells. The term ‘melanized mitochondria’ has been used for describing the ...

“Dark spots occur when the skin produces excess melanin, the natural brown pigment that gives our skin color,” says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Michele Green. “The exact reason why ...

The pressing need to breakdown stereotypes that people with melanin-rich skin do not need a sunscreen motivated Nonkululeko Williams to start Luminous Era in 2024. “The inspiration to start ...