University Chemistry ›› 2022, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (9): 2203010.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202203010

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Beauty and Whitening: The Story of Melanin

Yuru Zhang, Jun Xu, Wanmei Li()   

  • Received:2022-03-04 Accepted:2022-05-09 Published:2022-07-08
  • Contact: Wanmei Li E-mail:liwanmei@hznu.edu.cn

Abstract:

Whitening has long been the focus of attention. In this paper, the formation process of melanin is introduced in the form of a "dialogue", and the mechanisms of commonly used whitening ingredients that inhibit melanin production are explained. This will allow readers to participate in the dialogue from the perspective of a third-party and help them understand the formation of melanin and the process of melanin shedding and metabolism, so as to lay the foundation for people to whiten skin safely.

Key words: Melanin, Tyrosinase, Catalytic, Transport