Open Access<p>Effects of Skin Lightening Cream Agents – Hydroquinone and Kojic Acid, on the Skin of Adult Female Experimental Rats</p>
Author(s) -
Joshua Owolabi,
Oluseyi Fabiyi,
Lola Adeola Adelakin,
Miriammillicent Chinenyenwa Ekwerike
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.73
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 1178-7015
DOI - 10.2147/ccid.s233185
Subject(s) - kojic acid , hydroquinone , chemistry , skin whitening , pharmacology , biochemistry , medicine , tyrosinase , active ingredient , enzyme
Skin bleaching is the act of using steroid- and chemical-containing products to lighten the skin. Hydroquinone and kojic acid are often used in skin bleaching creams. Hydroquinone was suspected to be harmful. This study investigated the effects of kojic acid and hydroquinone on the skin of adult female Wistar rats and the potential use of aloe vera for amelioration.