Black skin, white skin, Asian skin - what's the difference?

differences between black and white skin

Surprisingly (or not), it’s more than just skin color that separates a black person from a white person, and a white person from an Asian.

Scientists have discovered structural differences between black, white and Asian skin in terms of its:

thickness
water content
lipids (fat and fat soluble vitamins)

Differences between black skin and white skin

The epidermis of [...]

How light can my skin get?

The color you were born with is how light you can get naturally --- before years of sun exposure and environmental toxins take its toll

Technically speaking, every person, regardless of their race and skin color can get their skin to become white. So white as to be completely pigment-free. You’re probably thinking now that I’m crazy.

I’m not crazy, though. And if you’ve ever been burned by a stray cigarette or had a particularly bad scrape [...]

Dermal versus epidermal hyperpigmentation: How deep does the melanin go?

Epidermal versus (deeper) dermal hyperpigmentation. The distribution of melanin is indicated by the gray and black dots.

Successful skin lightening will depend on first understanding two things:

the reason or cause for the excess pigmentation (hyperpigmentation)
the depth of the excess pigmentation (melanin)

Where is the excess pigmentation located? How deep is the excess melanin?

The skin is made up of layers, split by the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis is the top layer while [...]

How the skin darkens under sunlight: UVA versus UVB rays

sunrays

When exposed to sunlight, the skin would usually darken from both UVA and UVB rays.

What are UVA and UVB rays?

UVA rays make up the most of the UV radiation reaching the Earth’s surface. UVA rays are equally intense throughout the day and penetrates clouds and glass. UVA rays also penetrate the [...]

Melanocytes determine skin color

Melanocytes, which determine skin color, sit at the base of the skin

Melanocytes, which determine skin color, sit at the base of the skin's epidermis.

Your natural skin color is determined from birth. Over time however, many things can happen to alter the color of your skin. These can include:

Regular sun exposure and tanning.
Major trauma such as burns, scalds, road rash.
Common injuries such as chickenpox, acne, and [...]

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