Melanin
Imagine trying to find the perfect shade of sunglasses to both express your style and protect your eyes from the sun's harsh glare. Just like sunglasses, melanin is the natural pigment in our skin that not only gives it its unique color but also acts as a shield against harmful UV rays. Just as sunglasses filter light while adding a tint to your view, melanin absorbs and dissipates UV radiation, safeguarding your skin cells while determining your skin tone.
Practice Version
Melanin: The pigment that gives skin its color and protects it from UV damage. Melanin. Melanin is a natural pigment found in the skin, hair, and eyes that helps protect against sun damage by absorbing ultraviolet light.