Can dietary adjustments improve melanin?

Generally speaking, dietary adjustments can improve melanin to some extent, but the effects may vary due to individual differences. Detailed analysis is as follows:

Consuming more foods rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and anthocyanins—including fresh fruits like kiwifruit, lemon, and oranges; vegetables such as tomatoes, carrots, and spinach; as well as nuts and vegetable oils—can inhibit melanin production, promote skin metabolism, help reduce pigmentation, and improve uneven skin tone.

However, if melanin changes are caused by endocrine disorders, genetic diseases, malignant tumors, or other medical conditions, diet alone may not achieve significant improvement. Each person's constitution and metabolic status differ, and there may be variations in the absorption and utilization of nutrients from food, so dietary adjustments may have limited effects on melanin regulation.

Diet can only play an auxiliary role and cannot completely remove melanin. In daily life, it is advisable to avoid consuming spicy, greasy, or irritating foods, as well as foods containing large amounts of pigments, such as soy sauce and chocolate, to prevent worsening of pigmentation.