🧴 MELANIN INDEX

What Is the Melanin Index?

The Melanin Index reflects the visible level of pigmentation that contributes to the overall appearance of skin tone. It focuses on how light or deep the skin appears under normal lighting conditions, based purely on surface visual characteristics.

This index is appearance-based and cosmetic only. It does not measure biology, assess medical conditions, or determine skin health in a clinical sense.

Why the Melanin Index Matters for Skin Appearance

Visible melanin levels play a key role in how skin tone is perceived. Differences in melanin appearance can influence:

  • Overall brightness or depth of skin tone
  • How evenly light is reflected across the skin
  • The contrast between different areas of the face or body
  • How radiant or muted the skin appears

Balanced melanin appearance often contributes to a more uniform, harmonious skin tone, while variations may draw attention to contrast or unevenness.

What Can Influence the Melanin Index

A variety of everyday, non-medical factors can influence how melanin appears on the skin surface, including:

  • Natural skin tone and genetic background
  • Recent sun exposure
  • Use of skincare or cosmetic products
  • Lighting conditions at the time of viewing
  • Time of day and environmental brightness

These influences affect how pigmentation is visually perceived rather than altering underlying skin structure.

How Mizics Estimates the Melanin Index

Mizics uses photo-based analysis to evaluate colour distribution and light absorption patterns across visible skin regions. By examining how different tones interact with light, the system estimates melanin-related appearance characteristics.

This process is completed in seconds and does not require storing your image.

View Your Personal Melanin Index

You can instantly view your own Melanin Index using the Mizics Online Skin Analyser. Your analysis includes clear explanations and appearance-focused skincare guidance.

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Mizics provides cosmetic skin appearance insights only. No diagnosis or medical advice is provided.