Your skin isn't tanning because of genetics and a lack of protective pigment. When exposed to UV rays, your melanocytes produce melanin, a pigment that darkens skin to shield cells from damage. If you lack this pigment, your skin will just burn or stay pale.Several factors determine your body's ability to tan:Genetics (Phototype): People with Fitzpatrick Skin Types I and II produce less melanin (specifically the darker variety called eumelanin) and more of a lighter, red-toned pigment (pheomelan
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Your skin isn't tanning because of genetics and a lack of protective pigment. When exposed to UV rays, your melanocytes produce melanin, a pigment that darkens skin to shield cells from damage. If you lack this pigment, your skin will just burn or stay pale.Several factors determine your body's ability to tan:Genetics (Phototype): People with Fitzpatrick Skin Types I and II produce less melanin (specifically the darker variety called eumelanin) and more of a lighter, red-toned pigment (pheomelan
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