Why are some areas of our skin different colors than others, and what can be done to restore and maintain a uniform, healthy pink glow? Read on to find out.

All About Melanin
Melanin is a naturally occurring pigment that gives our hair, eyes and skin their color. It plays a crucial role in the absorption of aging free radicals and shields the body from various types of ionizing radiation, including overexposure to UV light that often leads to painful and damaging sunburns.

The melanin in our skin is produced by melanocytes, cells located in the bottom layer of the epidermis. Regardless of race, everyone has the same amount of melanin, but in darker complexions, the melanocytes are more active—up to ten times more active than the melanocytes in white, pale complexions.

Melanocytes are able to produce melanin through their use of the enzyme tyrosinase. When this enzyme is blocked or missing, lighter areas of skin will result. Albinos, for instance, do not have any tyrosinase in their skin, and people who have lighter patches of skin lack tyrosinase in those particular areas.

Many things can affect melanocytes and tyrosinase, including:

• Genetics
• Injuries and other trauma to the skin
• Smoking
• Sun and UV damage
• Acne
• Pregnancy

Bring Back a Youthful, Pink Glow
There are many ways to treat excessive skin pigment—but beware of the side effects! Bleaches, such as hydroquinone, can be irritating, and laser treatments can be cost-prohibitive and lead to scarring. If you’re looking for an affordable, safe and effective way to restore the pinkness of youth to your skin, FRESH UP Pinkish Cream, a topical emulsion formula that inhibits tyrosinase production, is the answer. Made from all-natural ingredients, FRESH UP will not harm your body—it’s even safe to ingest! Click here for a closer look at what makes FRESH UP work so well.