Melanins are pigment molecules that determine the skin, eye, and hair color of the human
subject to its amount, quality, and distribution. Melanocytes synthesize melanin and provide …

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

Human skin, eye and hair color rely on the production of melanin, depending on its quantity,
quality, and distribution, Melanin plays a monumental role in protecting the skin against the …

Hyperpigmentation is a common and distressing dermatologic condition. Since tyrosinase
(TYR) plays an essential role in melanogenesis, its inhibition is considered a logical …

Depigmentation and skin lightening products, which have been in use for ages in Asian
countries where skin whiteness is a major esthetic criterion, are now also highly valued by …

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a catechin and an abundant polyphenol in green tea.
Although several papers have evaluated EGCG as a cosmetic constituent, the skin hydration …

Highlights•Different melanogenesis signaling pathways.•Human tyrosinase inhibitors have
been discussed.•Drug repositioning has been applied to find new agents.Melanin, primarily …

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 …

Ultraviolet (UV)‐induced pigmentation is very common in clinical practice, but the current
treatments are rarely effective, accompanied by some side effects. Ganoderma lucidum …

Plants are a rich source of secondary metabolites that exhibit numerous desired properties.
The compounds may influence the biology of melanocytes, pigment cells that produce …