Is it possible to take melanin supplements to help you tan?
No. Melanin is a complex biochemical compound produced by your skin cells. If you ingest melanin, it is broken down and cannot supplement your skin. It is in fact not available as a supplement so if you are being sold a product advertised as helping with this - it is a fraud.
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- What food/supplement can increase production of melanin the pigment.?
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- I got a nice tan today after staying out in the sun. I take 2, 000 IU of vitamin D3 daily by supplement. Is this safe?
- I have uneven skintone cause of lot tan/pigmentation. Is there any medication to lower my melanin level? I want fast results to remove this tan.
- Why can't people with autoimmune diseases take melanin?
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- Will taking melatonin increaes melanin levels leading to hyperpigmentation? I tan pretty easily but also get black and brown spots now. Inflamation?
- I have a flat smooth new reddish scar directly on my lip. My lip is dark brown. So can I tan that spot to make it brown to increase melanin?
- Melanin gives skin, hair, eyes a dark pigment. I have brown eyes, black hair but why am I pale? If I have melanin for black hair then why can't I tan?