About Your Skin

9/8/2015

This webpage provides an essay from Nautilus Magazine that delves into the science and cultural aspects of skin color. It discusses how skin color is determined by genetic factors and how it has evolved over time due to natural selection and adaptation to different environments. The essay explores the social and historical significance of skin color, including the concept of race and the impact of colonization and slavery. It also highlights the role of melanin in protecting the skin from harmful UV radiation and explains the variations in skin color among different populations. Overall, this essay offers a multidimensional perspective on the topic of skin color and its complexities.

social perception ꞏ social justice ꞏ melanin ꞏ skin pigmentation ꞏ color psychology ꞏ evolution ꞏ identity politics ꞏ skin diseases ꞏ cultural anthropology ꞏ genetics ꞏ human evolution ꞏ cultural norms ꞏ human genetics ꞏ ethnicity ꞏ human anatomy ꞏ skin tone ꞏ racial diversity ꞏ beauty standards ꞏ body image ꞏ uv radiation ꞏ societal beauty standards ꞏ cultural diversity ꞏ cultural representations ꞏ color perception ꞏ self-acceptance ꞏ human biology ꞏ dermatology ꞏ body positivity ꞏ multiculturalism ꞏ physical appearance ꞏ cultural expressions ꞏ melanocytes ꞏ racism ꞏ colorism ꞏ cosmetic industry ꞏ skin care ꞏ skin color ꞏ racial prejudices ꞏ skin health ꞏ societal norms ꞏ sun protection ꞏ self-esteem ꞏ cultural identity ꞏ racial discrimination