New Delhi, April 28 -- Melanin is a pigment that gives colour to your skin, hair, and eyes. Melanin is produced by cells called melanocytes that are present in the outer layers of the skin. Every person has approximately an equal number of melanocytes. However, the cells of some people create more melanin, as well as some specific kinds of melanin, than others. More melanin translates to having darker skin. At times, melanin can accumulate in certain areas, causing darkening of the skin, which is called hyperpigmentation. The question is can you reduce melanin production in the skin?

How to reduce melanin?

Melanin is the compound that gives colour to the skin, hair and eyes. Excess of melanin is not harmful to the skin or the body, exce...