What does “skin memory” mean?
We explained in previous posts the mechanisms by which melanocytes synthesize melanin to protect our skin from solar ultraviolet radiation. This melanin is packaged and migrates to the outermost layers of our skin causing the sun tanning typical of summertime.
How does skin protect from ultraviolet radiation?
We all know that when we sunbathe, we get a tan, we get freckles or, in the worst case, we get burnt but, what happens in our cells when these events occur? As we explained in previous posts, cells in our skin are