Why is my skin different from my parents?

Alright, kiddo! Think of your skin like a special coat you wear all the time. Now, imagine your coat is made by mixing different colors from a crayon box. Your parents have their own special coats, too, each with different colors.

When you were born, you got a mix of colors from both your mom and dad's crayons to make your special coat. So, it’s a little bit like Mom’s coat and a little bit like Dad’s, but it’s also totally unique to you! Just like how no two rainbows are exactly the same, every person’s skin is their own special version. Isn’t that cool? 🌈✨