South Korean researchers have discovered the tyrosinase-inhibiting effect of Chinese artichoke extract fermented with lion’s mane mushroom mycelia and its isolated compound acteoside, suggesting application potential for skin brightening cosmetics.
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.
Online retail giants Amazon and eBay have pulled several illegal skin lightening creams containing mercury sold in the UK, Belgium and US following investigative findings from international NGO coalition The Zero Mercury Working Group (ZMWG).
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