Skin color changes with lighting, camera processing and surrounding colors. Editing skin well means correcting the light without making every person the same shade.

A practical way to approach it

Find the source of the cast

Check a white shirt or gray background, if present. Correct temperature first, then tint for green or magenta casts.

Target the right range

Use the orange and red HSL channels with small movements. Strong global saturation changes also affect lips, clothing and walls.

Check several faces

With a group portrait, compare the lighter and darker parts of each face. A correction that suits one person may not suit another in mixed light.

One limitation to remember

Avoid treating darker skin as a brightness problem; preserve its color and tonal depth.

TRY IT ON YOUR PHOTO

Continue in MintGrade: Color controls

Check a white shirt or gray background, if present. Correct temperature first, then tint for green or magenta casts.

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