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The Blackest Person Ever: Exploring the Complexity of Skin Tone and Identity

Beyond Shade: The Science of Skin Pigmentation Melanin and the Skin Our skin, the body’s largest organ, acts as a crucial protective barrier. One of the key elements that contribute to its function is melanin, a pigment produced by specialized cells called melanocytes. Melanin’s primary role is to absorb ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, … Read more

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