Ingredient · INCI listed
Melanin
The skin's own pigment, used topically in some formulas to help absorb UV and blue light. A niche protective ingredient.
Data summary
Products containing
2
Most common in
2 products
sunscreens
Typical pairing
Avobenzone
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In the catalog
Melanin by the numbers.
We've catalogued 2 products that use melanin, and it's strongly concentrated in sunscreens — 2 products, 100% of where it shows up. Those products average a 74/100 formulation score — above the catalog norm — topping out with ZO Skin Health Smart Tone Broad Spectrum SPF 50 at 78/100.
Its most frequent formulation partners are Ethyl Ferulate (1 shared formula) and Vitamin C (1 shared formula).
Where it shows up
