- Collagen (the stuff that makes skin look young) is found in the second layer of all skin. In Black skin, however, collagen is arranged in tighter bundles than it is in lighter skin.
- That results in a skin surface that is more taut. The collagen in Black skin also stays intact for longer because it’s got a protective layer of melanin (the substance that gives skin its colour).
- As a result, Black skin shows signs of ageing from sun damage such as wrinkles and fine lines at a later stage than white skin.
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