Method for causing skin lightening

Details Method for causing skin lightening Method for causing skin lightening

1999-03-05

2000-08-29

Page, Thurman K.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Bleach for live hair or skin

424401, 4241951, 514283, 206287, H03K 301

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061104485

ABSTRACT:
A method and composition for the topical application of a yohimbine or derivative or stereoisomer thereof, or effective .alpha..sub.2 -antagonists, skin for inhibiting melanogenesis in the skin leading to skin lightening. The yohimbine may be provided as a natural extract, for example, as an extract of Johimbe bark. The composition may include a skin exfoliant.

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