GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Melanin is produced in melanocytes-the cells, which at normal conditions are localized in the basal layer of the epidermis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The melanin in the skin is produced by melanocytes, which are found in the basal layer of the epidermis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Melanin helps protect the cells of the epidermis, or outer layer of the skin, from UV light. This protection extends to all forms of UV light (UVC, UVB, and UVA) as well as blue light. It does this by absorbing the UV light before it’s able to damage the sensitive DNA of the skin cells.