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Embrace shades : What is Melanin?

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Embrace shades  : What is Melanin?

  Melanin is a natural skin pigment. Melanin is a molecule that functions as the body's built-in UV protection. Everyone, regardless of skin tone, has melanin molecules in our skin. In fact, hair, skin, and eye colour in people and animals, mostly depends on the type and amount of melanin they have.  Special skin cells called melanocytes make melanin. Melanin is a type of complex pigment that, in humans, is responsible for producing the pigmentation in our hair, skin, and eyes. Embrace Melanin. Support skin positivity. Share  #EmbraceShades Download templates and Share   The celebration of diversity should extend far...

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Embracing the Richness: Celebrating Melanin in Our Communities

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In a world that thrives on diversity, the celebration of melanin takes center stage, weaving a vibrant tapestry of cultures and identities. Embracing the Richness: Celebrating Melanin in Our Communities is not just a statement; it's a profound acknowledgment of the beauty found in the kaleidoscope of skin tones that grace our neighborhoods. The Power of Melanin: Beyond Skin Deep Melanin, the pigment responsible for the varying shades of skin, is more than just a biological component. It is a testament to the rich history, resilience, and uniqueness of each individual. Understanding the power of melanin goes beyond skin deep;...

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Embrace shades - Say no to melanophobia

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#EmbraceShades is all about positive vibes, embracing all skin tones and accepting the natural beauty of highly melanated skin.   Embracing melanin means saying no to melanophobia: Melanin-rich Communities require freedom to live life without fear. There is a long way to go to ensure that melanin-rich people and communities are treated equitably in all contexts, have equal access to opportunities and services and to ensure that  wellbeing is uncompromised daily. Unfathomably Melanophobia costs innocent lives and minds. It's time to say no to Melanophobia. #Embraceshades Download templates and Share   Browse and support #EmbraceShades and Embrace Melanin Embrace Shades G-wear Embrace...

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