Since childhood, I’ve harboured resentment against my eye colour. So dark brown that they almost blend ... I’d brave the bright sun spots that would linger in the edges of my vision to watch ...

Melanin gives the eyes, skin, and hair their color. Depending on the cause, people may call some types of dark spots on the skin age spots or sun spots ... light to dark brown or gray-brown ...

It's possible to get rid of dark circles under your eyes with the help of a dermatologist ... darker pigmentation — from genetics or sun exposure in the skin O'Keefe says.