Melanin is produced by specialized cells called melanocytes. These cells are found in various parts of your body, including your skin, hair, and eyes.
Melanocytes are responsible for producing melanin, which is a pigment that gives color to your skin, hair, and eyes. The amount of melanin you have determines your skin tone and the color of your hair and eyes.
For example, people with darker skin have more melanin than people with lighter skin.
Melanin also plays a role in protecting your skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. When your skin is exposed to UV radiation, melanocytes produce more melanin, which helps to absorb the UV radiation and prevent damage to your skin cells.
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- Melanin is formed primarily in the melanocyte, located in the inner layers of the skin where melanin and carotene blend to produce the skin color as well as the color in the eyes and hair.
- Melanin is produced in melanocytes. These cells are located in different areas of your body, including: Your hair. The innermost layer of your…
- Cellular Level. Eumelanin and pheomelanin are produced in various amounts in the basal layer of the epidermis within cells called melanocytes.
