Melanin is the pigment that is responsible for our beautiful variety of skin tones and shades, eye colors, and hair colors. However, when we discuss melanin, that discussion rarely includes its actual ...

Eye color is an important identifier used to describe someone's appearance in media, social interactions, and by state and national databases such as the driver's license division or passport office.

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 ...

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 ...

Currently, no safe or proven method exists to increase melanin – the pigment, or color, in a person’s skin, hair, and eyes. A person’s genetics determine their natural melanin levels and skin color.

Université de Montréal provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA-FR. Université de Montréal provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. One of the traits that we usually ...

Skin lightening treatments can remove existing melanin deposits. Examples include laser therapy, intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment, and certain topical creams and ointments. Methods to lower ...