Nilofar Eradati, F. Tajabadi, Hr Ahmadi-Ashtiani, Shamsali Rezazadeh, Mahdi Taherian, H. Rastegar
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Abstract
Background: Hydroquinone, arbutin and kojic acid are herbal-based skin whitening compounds that are used in many cosmetics. Today, the lack of side effects of arbutin and kojic acid has made them a valuable alternative to hydroquinone. Due to the toxic effects of whitening compounds, it is necessary to control the amount of use of these in the whitening products
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Medicinal Plants is published quarterly. This journal contains articles in the fields of basic and clinical sciences related to medicinal plants including pharmacognosy, basic and clinical pharmacology, basic and clinical toxicology, and pharmacology.