Melatonin might help skin cells keep better time with the body's daily rhythm and get ready for sun exposure by turning up certain internal clocks and repair switches.

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The Melatonin–Mitochondrial Axis: Engaging the Repercussions of Ultraviolet Radiation Photoaging on the Skin’s Circadian Rhythm

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2023 Apr 26

The study talks about how melatonin in skin cells follows a daily rhythm and helps protect the skin from sun damage, which supports the idea that it could help skin prepare for daily sun exposure.

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The Melatonin–Mitochondrial Axis: Engaging the Repercussions of Ultraviolet Radiation Photoaging on the Skin’s Circadian Rhythm

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DOI: 10.3390/antiox12051000

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