Melanin is often talked about in terms of skin tone, but its role goes far beyond color. This naturally occurring pigment functions as one of the body’s most important defense systems, especially when ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A team of scientists at Northwestern University have developed ...

Deepika Vyas, co-founder of Avya Skincarae, is making pro-melanin skincare a standard not a trend. Avya's brand mission is to create global skin diversity by helping consumers and retailers understand ...

Melanin doesn't protect against coronavirus If Your Time is short Melanin is a natural pigment that gives color to skin and eyes. It does not make you any less susceptible to coronavirus.

A new discovery about the structure of melanin has brought scientists one step closer to developing a new, potentially ultra-protective sunscreen derived from a biological substance found in nearly ...

As a Black woman who loves skincare, shopping for skincare products never begged the question of whether or not it would work for my skin color. With “all skin types” listed on plenty of beauty brands ...