In Vitro Methods for Predicting Chemical Leukoderma Caused by Quasi-Drug Cosmetics

Skin care cosmetics frequently contain whitening or lightening agents. The present study aimed to establish in vitro methods for predicting chemical leukoderma caused by whitening agents in cosmetics. The risks of chemical leukoderma were predicted based on percutaneous absorption rates, toxic conce...

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Main Authors: Lihao Gu, Haifeng Zeng, Tomomi Takahashi, Kazuhisa Maeda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Cosmetics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/4/3/31