How Melanin Behaves on Indian Body Skin
Indian body skin has more active melanocytes than fair skin. This is mostly protective — but it also means pigmentation triggers more easily and lasts longer.
The Protective Side
Indian skin has natural protection of around SPF 4–13 from melanin. Sunburn is rarer; UV damage is slower.
But protection is not immunity — Indian skin still ages from UV, just slower.
The Pigmentation Side
Inflammation triggers melanin overproduction more readily. A pimple, a scratch, a friction zone all darken faster on Indian skin than on fair skin.
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is the most common skin concern across Indian adults.
What Helps PIH
Niacinamide (slows melanin transfer). Vitamin C (lightens existing pigmentation). AHA exfoliation (sloughs upper pigmented layer).
All three together accelerate fading.
Critical Habit
SPF on body — especially chest, neck, hands. Indian skin pigments less from immediate sun exposure but cumulative low-grade UV creates uneven tone over years.
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