Tag: Skin Tone

The amount of melanin in your epidermis, which is genetically determined, determines the “tone” of your skin (the outermost layer of skin). Melanin is a complex polymer produced by cells called melanocytes that refers to a group of naturally occurring dark brown or black pigments found in human skin (as well as animals!). your skin-tone is something you’re born with, but it’s often something you don’t know how to describe accurately.