The Science Behind Hyperpigmentation in Dark Skin and Why Barrier Repair Comes First Hyperpigmentation in dark skin occurs when melanocytes ramp up melanin production in response to triggers like inflammation, UV and visible light exposure, friction, hormonal flux, or irritation. Melanin is protective, but when the pigment-making enzyme tyrosinase and downstream steps work overtime, spots…
Author: Dania Rahal
Beirut architecture grad based in Bogotá. Dania dissects Latin American street art, 3-D-printed adobe houses, and zero-attention-span productivity methods. She salsa-dances before dawn and collects vintage Arabic comic books.