Sentences with phrase «darker skin pigment»

But, scientists were given a clue when it was noted that women sometimes develop darker skin pigment on their face when taking birth control pills which contain only derivatives of the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

Indo - Pacific sea snakes living in polluted waters near industrial areas have darker bodies — perhaps because pollutants bind better to their dark skin pigment

The researchers plan to test BiliCam on up to 1,000 additional newborns, especially those with darker skin pigments.

In some yellow (and sable) dogs, the center part of their black nose will fade to pink (called «snow nose») but the other dark skin pigment is not affected.

It has a compact body and dark skin pigments that give it a haloed look.

Not exact matches

It is especially common in darker - skinned women, or those of Asian and African descent, who already have more pigment in their skin.

Three of the darker - skin gene variants appear to have evolved from variants linked with less pigment.

Of the darker - skin gene variants, three appear to have evolved from less pigmented variants.

When exposed to UV rays, the mice with dark pigment had less DNA damage and sunburn, as well as fewer skin tumors, compared with untreated mice (SN: 9/23/06, p. 196).

Unlike self - tanning lotions that essentially stain skin brown and provide minimal sun protection, the drug activates the production of the dark form of the skin pigment melanin, which absorbs UV radiation and diminishes damage to skin cells.

We show that both dark and light pigmentation alleles arose before the origin of modern humans and that both light and dark pigmented skin has continued to evolve throughout hominid history.

«For example, recent studies show that dark - skinned humans make vitamin D after sun exposure as efficiently as lightly - pigmented humans, and osteoporosis — which can be a sign of vitamin D deficiency — is less common, rather than more common, in darkly - pigmented humans.»

Michos notes that people with darker skin produce vitamin D less efficiently after sun exposure, possibly due to the greater amount of melanin pigment, which acts as a natural sunscreen.

The researchers observed round organelles in the fossil that could be melanosomes, pigment - containing structures in the skin (or epidermis) that give turtle shells their dark color.

When skin cells are damaged by ultraviolet light they produce more pigment, which makes skin appear darker.

White skin appeared just 20,000 to 50,000 years ago, as dark - skinned humans migrated to colder climes and lost much of their melanin pigment.

Since the pigments of darker skin protect against UV irradiation, dark - skinned people require up to three hours of direct sunlight to produce a comparable amount of vitamin D.

Melanin, the dark pigment that we get when we tan, is produced to shield the skin from further UV exposure by providing a type of barrier.

Enzymes The mushroom - derived enzyme melanozyme breaks down melanin, which is responsible for dark pigments on your skin.

An excess of melanin or pigment in the skin due to sun exposure creates freckles and eventually, isolated dark spots.

Whatever age you are, keeping out of the harsh rays and protecting your skin with SPF is the most tested and true way to stave off pigment irregularities and dark spots.

Skin cancer is color blind Darker skin tones contain more melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color and protects against the Skin cancer is color blind Darker skin tones contain more melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color and protects against the skin tones contain more melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color and protects against the skin its color and protects against the sun.

Melanin (the pigment that makes skin darker) is a natural sunscreen.

Supposedly, the additional melanin (pigment) darker - skinned people have offers more protection against the sun.

Lemon juice helps remove the dark pigmented top layer of skin.

These two ingredients help to exfoliate your skin, and honey contains special enzymes which can breakdown dark pigment.

This is a condition that produces extra melanin, the pigments that color our skin, causing spots darker than the rest of your complexion.

- Pacifica lip balm... I think it's called lip quencher... It's a huge tube and nicely pigmented... Sugared Fig is perfect for my dark skin.

Greater amounts of the pigment melanin in the epidermal layer result in darker skin and reduce the skin's ability to produce vitamin D from sunlight [1].

Copper helps you make melanin, a dark pigment that gives color to your skin.

She suggests choosing an SPF that also has antioxidants to prevent free radical damage or a formula like Colorescience Even Up Clinical Pigment Perfector that evens out skin tone over time, protects against the sun and other environmental stressors, and immediately acts as a color - corrector for any dark spots.

Our sunscreen tints are limited because, unfortunately, we've been unable to find pigments for darker skin tones that pass MADE SAFE nontoxic certification.

The Cause These dark spots happen when the skin's pigment producing cells, melanocytes, simply churn out too much melanin.

The light beam targets dark patches below the skin surface, breaking down the pigmented cells that cause the spot.

These cells produce melanin, the dark pigment that gives skin its color.

10 highly pigmented shades range from light to dark to flatter every skin tone in 3 shadow finishes: shimmery satin, buttery matte & lustrous sheen.

The LumaPro - C is a skin pigment corrector, this is great if your skin is sun burned and if you have dark age spots.

It's too bad this is also the darkest shade available... I have medium brown skin and for ladies who are the shade toffee or darker in the fruit pigmented tinted moisturizer, this foundation will likely not work for you.

Glossier's pigment actually covers up acne and dark spots by disappearing on the surface of skin, so who really knows whether or not you're wearing makeup?

The La Palette consists of 10 highly pigmented shades ranging from light to dark to flatter every skin tone.

Rich, dark red tones (especially those built on a base of brown pigments) have the ability to flatter all skin tones when worn on the lips and the cheeks.

I'm more of a light to medium skin tone and she's a very dark skin tone but this stuff is sooo pigmented, I believe it'll work for any skin tone.

A.M. Start with a moisturizer with vitamin C. «I put all of my dark - skinned patients with pigment issues on a vitamin C product,» says Roberts.

This smooth, skin - perfecting tinted moisturizer is formulated with a dark, red - based pigment, coconut and aloe vera extract, and purified water for a breathable wash of color ~

This smooth, skin - perfecting tinted moisturizer is formulated with a dark, yellow - based pigment, coconut and aloe vera extract, and purified water for a breathable wash of color ~

It has a creamy fluid texture which is enriched with vitamin C that helps in improving the skin tone, corrects dark spots, limits the pigment production and reduces dullness.

Suitable for all skin types.Why is it different: This luxurious, lightweight concealer is formulated with concentrated levels of pigments in a deep - conditioning serum powered by water to deliver the coverage you desire while providing skin moisture, suppleness, and softness.Powered by tarte's Rainforest of the Sea complex, it offers full, buildable coverage to mask dark circles, blemishes, redness, and other imperfections with a custom applicator for targeted application.How do I use it: With the targeted applicator, apply a small amount of concealer to the area you're trying to cover and using the included double - ended concealer brush, buff and blend until your perfect level of seamless coverage is achieved.From tarte.Includes:

Applied using the brand's «Air» device and formulated with smoothing SILKsphere ™ Technology, this breathable base has color - correcting pigments that disguise wrinkles, dark circles and pores — it gives your skin a flawless, radiant finish that lasts..

Mela - D Pigment Control is a concentrated serum that evens skin tone and visibly reduces the appearance of dark spots and age spots.

The pigmented formula — with pine extract and glycerin — is available in four shades to address common skin concerns, like redness, discoloration, dullness, and dark circles.