Optimization of cleaning and analytical method for determination of arbutin, hydroquinone and kojic acid in cosmetic products

Background: Hydroquinone, arbutin and kojic acid are herbal-based skin whitening compounds that are used in many cosmetics. Today, the lack of side effects of arbutin and kojic acid has made them a valuable alternative to hydroquinone. Due to the toxic effects of whitening compounds, it is necessary...

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Main Authors: Nilofar Eradati, Fatemeh Tajabadi, Hamid Reza Ahmadi-Ashtiani, Shamsali Rezazadeh, Mahdi Taherian, Hossein Rastegar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institue of Medicinal Plants, ACECR 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Medicinal Plants
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Online Access:http://jmp.ir/article-1-2678-en.html