Peptides having skin whitening activity and uses thereof
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CAREGEN
- Publication Date
- 2021-04-20
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Abstract
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[0001] The present application relates to peptides having skin lightening activity and uses thereof. Background technique
[0002] In addition to differences based on race, region, gender, and age, factors that determine skin tone basically include melasma, freckles, and self-tanning through exposure to ultraviolet rays, as well as overall pigmentation, acne, scars, and keratin. Distribution status and blood circulation, stress, and health status, etc. Among the factors, pigmentation is known to be a major factor in determining skin color.
[0003] Pigments that affect skin color include melanin, melanoids, carotene, hemoglobin, and carotenoids. The various colors of skin, hair, and eyes depend on these pigments. Among them, the most important pigment for determining skin color is melanin, specifically, skin color depends on the amount and distribution of melanin. Melanin is produced in cells called melanocytes (Melanocytes) under the epidermis, and moves ...