A chemical that triggers the release of melanin, a dark pigment in the skin, without the need for sunbathing or a genetic predisposition for tanning has been created. According to researchers, the chemical can induce a tan even in fair individuals with the type of skin that turns lobster pink rather than bronze in the sun due to lack of melanin.
People with dark skin tones generally are less susceptible to UV damage and have a far lower risk of melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer due to the presence of greater amount of melanin. Researchers say that the chemical they have created can help set off a cascade of reactions during sun exposure that results in skin cells producing melanin. Melanin dissipates more than 99.9% of absorbed UV rays, limiting radiation damage to cells and also protecting against skin cancer.
Source/Reference: The Guardian | A UV-Independent Topical Small-Molecule Approach for Melanin Production in Human Skin. Cell, 2017. DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2017.05.042
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After many years of going for that ‘perfect tan’, I’ve had my nose operated on for 2 types of cancer. If this works – go for it!!
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This surely will work. Also, it won’t be fake tan. 😛
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This is good news for me. I am one of those who turn lobster red, rather than tan.
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Made specifically for your skin type. 🙂
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