Under the sun: adaptation effects to changes in facial complexion

Abstract Background Many Western people enjoy sunshine, and through the sun’s stimulated increase in melanin, the skin tone or skin complexion will darken (and lighten again during winter). Although the initial salience of such a new look is remarkable – especially in the face – we seem to adapt to...

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Main Authors: Sandra Utz, Ronja Mueller, Tilo Strobach, Claus-Christian Carbon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:BMC Psychology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-023-01148-9