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KMID : 0604520070330040209
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Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea
2007 Volume.33 No. 4 p.209 ~ p.217
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Trend of Depigmenting Research Based on Patent Analysis
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Lee Hyang-Bok
Lee Haeng-Byoung
Lee Cheo-Young
Kim Eun-Ki
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Abstract
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Melanin plays an important role in protecting human skin from UV radiation and determines the race and skin color. Melanin is also major target for developing skin-whitening cosmeceuticals. Recently, as the market size of skin-whitening cosmeceuticals has rapidly expanded, related researches and developments are also focused on maximizing the safety and efficacy. Also, patents of skin-whitening materials have been increasing steadily for ensuring the competitive power. Patent also shows the research trend of industry and institutes. In this review, we analyze the trend of research and development based on the patent application of skin-whitening cosmeceuticals.
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KEYWORD
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antioxidant, cosmetic, skin, melanin, whitening agent
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