What is the function of melanin in the skin?

1 Answer
Aug 18, 2016

Melanin gives skin color and protects against sunlight.

Explanation:

Melanin is a pigment that gives the skin color. This melanin is produced by so called melanocytes in the skin.

Melanin is the bodies own way to protect the skin against sunlight . The molecule effectively absorbs UV-light and neutralizes damaging molecules (radicals) created by exposure to sunlight.