This Is Why Your Skin Is Getting Darker And How To Slove It

Our skin gets darker as a result of over production of melanin by the body. Melanin is a pigment responsible for the colour of our skin. Melanin comes in two types, one producing a brown colour and the other red colour(in the case of skin burns).

When ever we are exposed to ultra violet radiation from the sun or artificial source, the melanin acts as a shied just like the ozone layer shielding the earth from UV rays from the sun. Every

time you get exposed to UV rays, the body begins a process - production of melanin to shield us, which in turn makes our skin get darker. So,the more melanin being released the darker we

would get and vice versa. This in fact tells us that the sun is a major player in the darkening of the skin.

To reduce the effect of the sun on our skin colour, it is recommended to wear sunscreens. Sunscreens are substances which you rub on your body regularly to protect your skin from the

effects of the sun on it. Sunscreens work by reflecting the UV rays from the sun. Wearing of protective clothings like hats and sunglasses will also go a long way in reducing darkening of

your skin colour.

Production of melanin as a result of ultra violet rays remains the major cause of darkening skin colour.

Another reason why the body could be prducing or releasing more melanin is due to a condition called Hyper pigmentation. This is when the body cells involved in the production of

melanin becomes damaged thereby disruption its melanin production.It is advised to contact your doctor in this case.