Think the risk of sun damage is over after you come indoors? Turns out, you’re still susceptible to the risk of skin cancer long after you’re exposed to UV radiation. Think sunscreen is enough to ...

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.

Some research suggests darkening skin naturally by increasing melanin might be possible, but this hasn’t been fully proven. To care for your skin, eat a balanced diet and protect it from the sun.

Melanin has long been known to be important for eye health, and now some companies are taking it to the next level. During her time at CNET, Kim Wong-Shing loved demystifying the world of wellness to ...

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