Melanin reduction: Malaysian researchers formulate and trial skin lightening cream containing betel leaf extract on human subjects By Amanda Lim 29-Jun-2021 - Last updated on 29-Jun-2021 at 01:27 GMT Email to a friend Researchers in Malaysia have formulated a cream containing Piper betle L. extract which has shown to reduce melanin content, lighten skin tone, and improve skin elasticity among human subjects. GALLERY: Top 10 most-read APAC cosmetic stories of June 2021 'Ultimate consumer experience': How P&G's SK-II turned to social retail to create contactless engagement with shoppers Gender neutral: New Japan survey reveals potential for cosmetic products that can be used by both men and women Clean sweep: Clé De Peau's new micellar cleansing water to feature Shiseido's new make-up removing tech China cosmetics advertising: Shanghai association sets new standards that align with CSAR regulations 'Electric car of cosmetics': Emphasis on beauty tech driving personalised beauty brands to lead industry Harnessing hemp: Koru Pharmaceuticals develops K-beauty skin care made with hybrid Korean variant Hybrid sun care: Anessa to launch multifunctional skin brightening sunscreen in response to changing pandemic needs China CBD ban: Retailers 'encouraged' to pull products off shelves as regulators formally ban use in cosmetics Skin shield: Multifunctional and natural claims key for protective beauty following COVID-19 Melanin reduction: Malaysian researchers formulate and trial skin lightening cream containing betel leaf extract on human subjects Prev 1 … 7 8 9 10 11 Next