Melanin

‘Facelift’ the future of cosmetics? Study identifies pigmentation-related genes in Korean women

15-Mar-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

A team of researchers has discovered genes involved with pigmentation in the skin of over 17,000 Korean women, with insights opening up new opportunities for customised products.

Melanin reduction: Malaysian researchers formulate and trial skin lightening cream containing betel leaf extract on human subjects

10-Jun-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

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.

New skin-brightening approach? Asahi touts lactic acid bacteria-fermented milk whey as a novel agent

20-Aug-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Whey obtained from milk fermented by the Lactobacillus helveticus CM4 strain (LHMW) has shown to suppress melanin production on the skin, revealing its potential as a novel skin-brightening agent, a study backed by Japanese giant Asahi has revealed.

Asia in Focus

Whitening product innovation sees new focus on melanogenesis

30-Jul-2014 By Michelle Yeomans

This month we are looking at innovation in whitening products, which represented around 30% of total skin care business in 2014. While there are no new molecules to boast of, there is however, new stories on melanogenesis, according to our AP expert. 

Lipotec launches two new peptides at in-cosmetics Asia

19-Nov-2012

Lipotec recently unveiled two of its newest peptides at the trade show, one said to focus on discomfort in sensitive skin (Delisens) and the other (Telangyn) to improve redness, such as rosacea.

Rovi Cosmetics to launch skin whitening and depigmentation ingredient

17-Mar-2011 By Katie Nichol

Germany-based Rovi Cosmetics is set to launch its skin whitening and depigmentation ingredient, UniTone, at in-cosmetics in Milan on 29-31 March 2011.

Tyrosinase not the only pathway of interest for skin lightening ingredients

22-Feb-2011 By Katie Bird

Many of the skin lightening ingredients available on the market today concentrate on the tyrosinase pathway, one of the major enzymes involved in the production of melanin, but researchers suggest other mechanisms are worth investigating.

Sederma launches skin brightener approved for Japan

02-Feb-2011 By Katie Bird

A new skin brightening ingredient approved for Japan can help reduce pigmentation irregularities, France-headquartered company Sederma claims.

Cosmetochem launches new anti-ageing, skin lightening ingredient

28-Oct-2010 By Emily Dobell

Switzerland-based ingredients supplier, Cosmetochem, has launched Citrolumine 8, a new cosmetic active for use in anti-ageing and skin lightening products.

Unipex launches whitening active for cosmetics

25-Feb-2010 By Katie Nichol

Canada-based Unipex has launched a new active ingredient for cosmetics that it claims brightens skin and removes age spots.

Shampoo formulation designed to fight hair loss launched by Fenchem

14-Jan-2010 By Katie Bird

China-based ingredients supplier Fenchem has launched a formulation for shampoo products designed to help stop hair loss.

Melanin discovery key to skin whitening formulas

06-Feb-2006 By Simon Pitman

A team of researchers working at the Hiroshima University's
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Japan claims it has
clarified the structure of melanin, a move which could enable
cosmetic companies to develop more effective...