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Cosmetic Products and Skin Care

#6-2. Depigmenting Agents

Aloesin

Aloesin is c-glycosylated chromone naturally derived from aloe vera. This competitively inhibits tyrosinase thereby inhibiting the tyrosine→DOPA, DOPA→DOPAquinone…

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#6-1. Depigmenting Agents

Tyrosinase Inhibitors

Tyrosinase is a rate-limiting enzyme of melanogenesis by epidermal melanocytes. Some whitening products currently marketed contain ingredients…

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#5-3. Chemical Peels

Kligman compared the number of micro comedone between treatments of 2% SA and 8% GA in women. GA did…

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#5-2. Chemical Peels

Lactic Acid

Lactic acid is a common AHA found in many DUI facial products and prescribed cosmetics. Lactic acid…

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#5-1. Chemical Peels

Superficial Peel

AHA (α-hydroxy acid) and BHA (β-hydroxy acid), Jessner's solution, modified Jessner's solution, resorcinol and TCA are the…

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#4-2. Anti-glycation, a new hope for slowing the aging process

Main cause of glycosylation

Carbohydrates is a major source of energy in our body and is an essential…

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#4-1. Anti-glycation, a new hope for slowing the aging process

Both external and internal factors are thought to drive the aging process of the skin. External factors include environmental…

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#3-3. Sun Rays and Antioxidants II

Quercetin

A study found that quercetin, a type of flavonoid, protects against UVB in mice. This plant compound found in…

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#3-2. Sun Rays and Antioxidants II

Resveratrol

Resveratrol is a type of stilbene and is found in various plants such as mulberries, peanuts, grapes, raspberries,…

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#3-1. Sun Rays and Antioxidants II

Carnosine

Carnosine (β-alanyl-L-histidine) is a naturally occurring amino acid which dwindles with age. It mainly exists in the muscle,…

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