VikLevaPatel
11-19-2021, 06:20 AM
23andMe
Traits
Explore the genetics behind your appearance and senses.
Physical Features, Skin Pigmentation:
Vik, your genetics make you most likely to have lighter skin.
What color is your skin?
Very fair, moderately fair, or light beige
Olive, light brown, or dark brown
I ticked the option "Very fair, moderately fair, or light beige"
Your skin color matches what your genetics predict. That's not surprising, since a majority of 23andMe research participants with your genetic result and ancestry have lighter skin.
How did we calculate your result?
We looked at two places in your DNA (genetic markers) that affect your chances of having lighter or darker skin. Your combination of variants at these markers is usually found in people with lighter skin.
Regarding the option "Olive, light brown, or dark brown":
It looks like you're in the minority of people with your genetic result and ancestry who have darker-colored skin. Other factors could help explain your level of skin pigmentation, including the following:
Sun exposure
Sun exposure can lead the skin to produce more pigment — better known as getting a tan.
Other genetic factors
There could be other genetic factors we don't know about that affect skin pigmentation.
Traits
Explore the genetics behind your appearance and senses.
Physical Features, Skin Pigmentation:
Vik, your genetics make you most likely to have lighter skin.
What color is your skin?
Very fair, moderately fair, or light beige
Olive, light brown, or dark brown
I ticked the option "Very fair, moderately fair, or light beige"
Your skin color matches what your genetics predict. That's not surprising, since a majority of 23andMe research participants with your genetic result and ancestry have lighter skin.
How did we calculate your result?
We looked at two places in your DNA (genetic markers) that affect your chances of having lighter or darker skin. Your combination of variants at these markers is usually found in people with lighter skin.
Regarding the option "Olive, light brown, or dark brown":
It looks like you're in the minority of people with your genetic result and ancestry who have darker-colored skin. Other factors could help explain your level of skin pigmentation, including the following:
Sun exposure
Sun exposure can lead the skin to produce more pigment — better known as getting a tan.
Other genetic factors
There could be other genetic factors we don't know about that affect skin pigmentation.