Human skin pigmentation and melanin synthesis are incredibly variable, and are impacted
by genetics, UV exposure, and some drugs. Patients' physical appearance, psychological …

The global cosmetics market reached US 500billionin2017andisexpectedtoexceedUS 800
billion by 2023, at around a 7% annual growth rate. The cosmetics industry is emerging as …

Cosmetic dermatology preparations such as bleaching agents are ingredients with skin‐
related biological activities for increasing and improving skin beauty. The possibility of …

For many decades, natural resources have traditionally been employed in skin care. Here,
we explored the phytochemical profile of the aqueous and ethanolic leaf extracts of …

Background Melanin is a skin pigment that gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes. The
accumulation or over production of melanin can lead to aesthetic problems as well as …

A quest for identification of novel, safe and efficient natural compounds, as additives in the
modern food and cosmetic industries, has been prompted by concerns about toxicity and …

Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) is a medicinal plant traditionally employed for the
treatment of urinary tract infections due to high contents of arbutin (hydroquinone β-D …

The increasing production of tropical fruits followed by their processing results in tons of
waste, such as skins or seeds. However, these by-products have been reported to be rich in …

Calycosin, a bioactive isoflavonoid isolated from root extracts of Astragalus membranaceus,
has been reported to inhibit melanogenesis, the mechanism of which remains undefined. In …

In Asia, the market for whitening cosmetics is expanding rapidly, more and more people
prefer to use natural products. Driven by natural product demand and technical advances …