メラニン
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
melanin
The dark pigment found in skin, hair, and eyes. Used in biological and everyday contexts.
Melanin works to protect the skin from ultraviolet rays.
When melanin pigment is low, hair color becomes lighter.
Usage patterns
- メラニンが増えるfor melanin to increase (e.g. in the skin)
Melanin increases when exposed to UV rays.
- メラニンの生成を抑えるto suppress the production of melanin
This serum has the effect of suppressing melanin production.
- メラニン色素melanin pigment (compound term)
Melanin pigment determines skin color.