Page 5 - IP3A 004 Melanin Pigment

Melanin pigment comes in two

central varieties, called pheomelanin

and eumelanin.

The latter is responsible for the

brownish appearance of skin while

the former is responsible for the

reddish appearance of skin.

In other words, people with darker

skin tones have higher levels of

eumelanin.

Meanwhile, pheomelanin is more

prevalent in lighter skinned

individuals.