Skin Pigments

There are two forms of melanin pigment:

• Eumelanin which is produced in brown skin colours
• Phaeomelanin which is found in lighter skins

Both forms of pigment can be found together but the amount will vary

Skin pigments origins can be linked to areas around the globe. Skins originally from hot climates have more melanin and a darker pigment than those people who originate from cooler climates have less melanin and a lighter pigment.

The Fitzpatrick scale is often referred to within aesthetics to classify skin colouring.