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2. Dealing with Weird Dark Patches? Melasma May Be the ... - AOL

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   Tyrosine in the skin is converted into melanin, which is the pigment that darkens skin by way of an enzyme called tyrosinase. Vitamin C inhibits that enzyme so less melanin is made so the skin ...

3. Depigmentation - Wikipedia

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   Depigmentation is the lightening of the skin or loss of pigment. Depigmentation of the skin can be caused by a number of local and systemic conditions. The pigment loss can be partial (injury to the skin) or complete (caused by vitiligo). It can be temporary (from tinea versicolor) or permanent (from albinism). [1]

4. Skin whitening - Wikipedia

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   Skin whitening, also known as skin lightening and skin bleaching, is the practice of using chemical substances in an attempt to lighten the skin or provide an even skin color by reducing the melanin concentration in the skin. Several chemicals have been shown to be effective in skin whitening, while some have proven to be toxic or have ...

5. Arbutin - Wikipedia

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   Tyrosinase is an enzyme needed in melanin synthesis in the melanin producing cell of the skin, the melanocyte. By reducing the activity of tyrosinase, β-arbutin reduces the synthesis of melanin, leading to a lighter skin tone and the diminished appearance of hyperpigmentation. It is not as potent an inhibitor of tyrosinase as α-arbutin. [6]

6. These Are the Best Hair Dyes Our Editors Have Used to ... - AOL

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   "Since gray hair has less melanin, it’s harder for regular dyes to work effectively. These dyes are also made to open the hair cuticle better, so the color can go deeper and last longer.

7. How to Get Rid of Wrinkles (and What Really Causes Them) - AOL

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   Common Wrinkles Appearing on the Face. Dynamic wrinkles that form in the outer corners of the eyes are often called crow’s feet. The folds between your eyebrows that show up when you furrow your ...