Overview of Skin Whitening Agents: Drugs and Cosmetic Products

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 Western populations, who expose themselves excessively to the sun and develop skin spots as a consequence. After discussin...

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Main Authors: Céline Couteau, Laurence Coiffard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-07-01
Series:Cosmetics
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/3/3/27