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KMID : 0604520090350010001
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Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea
2009 Volume.35 No. 1 p.1 ~ p.9
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Potential Skin Whitening Agents of Natural Origin from South Asian Region
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Sumathy Babitha
Shin Jeong-Hyun
Kim Eun-Ki
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Abstract
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South Asian’s growing obsession with fair skin has made the cosmetic industry into a multibillion-dollar trade over the last decade alone. With reports of toxicity and potential mutagenicity of conventional skin lightening agents, cosmetic industries are looking for plant-based skin whitening formulations. In this review some potential depigmentation agents from South Asian region are discussed, including their historical background, biochemical characteristics and recent findings on their depigmenting activity.
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KEYWORD
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South Asia, depigmenting, natural products, tumeric, saffron
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