05/09/2025
Melanin ๐ is a natural pigment produced by the skin's melanocytes. It plays an essential role in absorbing part of the UV rays โ๏ธ to protect the body, while determining the color of skin, hair and eyes ๐จ.
Melatonin ๐, meanwhile, is a hormone made primarily by the pineal gland ๐ง in the brain. Secreted mainly at night ๐, it regulates sleep ๐ and tells the body it's time to rest, earning it the nickname โsleep hormoneโ ๐ด
Difference between melatonin and melanin | hormones and pigmentation | skin health and sleep | Afridoctor Rwanda