Many factors influence the color of people's skin, but the pigment melanin is by far the most important. Melanin is produced by cells called melanocytes in the skin and is the primary determinant of skin color in people with darker skin. Indeed, >150 genes have now been identified as having a direct or indirect effect on skin color.

Human skin color ranges from the darkest brown to the lightest hues. Differences in skin color among individuals is caused by variation in pigmentation, which is the result of genetics (inherited from one's biological parents), exposure to the sun, disorders, or some combination thereof.

Nov 10, 2024 · Hair color in Arab populations is predominantly black or dark brown. However, lighter shades, such as brown and even blonde, can be observed, especially in regions closer to the Mediterranean. This variation in hair color is influenced by genetics and geographical location.

Skin color diversity is the most variable and noticeable phenotypic trait in humans resulting from constitutive pigmentation variability. This paper will review the characterization of skin pigmentation diversity with a focus on the most recent data on the genetic basis of skin pigmentation, and the various methodologies for skin color assessment.

Pigmentation of human skin is directly regulated by the function of specialized dendritic cells termed melanocytes (Cichorek et al., 2013). Skin melanocytes primarily reside in the epidermis at the epidermal–dermal junction flanking keratinocytes (Kolarsick et al., 2011).

Jan 24, 2013 · Unfortunately, there is not much that can be done for dark pigmentation of the eyelids. The primary goal of upper blepharoplasty is remove excess skin and a little fat …

“Al lown” means complexion, “al hinti” means light brown, and “bi hilya sawdaa” means with a black appearance. It’s a black complexion with a light-brownish undertone. The “hilya” of a person is what’s apparent in his/her color or appearance. So a person with a “hilya” (appearance) “sawdaa” (black) has a black appearance.

May 6, 2017 · Dark-skinned women as well have their fair share of troubles and tend to get labeled as undesirable due to their pigmentation. They also receive a lot of unwelcome comments. Here are 7 things dark-skinned Arab women are sick of hearing. 1. You should try those skin whitening creams.

Jul 25, 2024 · Beauty finds a thriving home in the Middle East: McKinsey data for MENA predicts healthy CAGR growth rates for fragrance (11%) and haircare (12%), with double digit growth across all beauty sectors from 2022 to 2027. But what about the beauty standards underlying it?

Sep 19, 2018 · Table 1 Pigments and underdrawing identified in the Islamic manuscripts studied.