Pigmentation – Melasma

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Formation of melanin (brown spots) is entirely dependent on UVR exposure and stimulated by UVR.  The enzyme, tyrosinase plays a key role in melanin synthesis. Tyrosinase needs an oxidizing atmosphere to work, that’s why antioxidants (in skin care) are so good. Melasma is a skin pigmentation that masks the face in pigmented mascules usually seen […]