Lightening Effect of Skin Lightening Cream Containing Piper betle L. Extract in Human Volunteers

• Published in: Cosmetics (Basel) Vol. 8; no. 2; p. 32
• Main Authors: Omar, Sharifah Shakirah Syed, Hadi, Hazrina, Mohd Hanif, Nadzira, Ahmad, Hawa Mas Azmar, Ng, Shiow-Fern
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.06.2021
• Subjects: Acids; Centrifugation; Enzymes; Hydration; Hyperpigmentation; Melanin; natural product; Odor; Particle size; Piper betle; Piper betle leaves; Rheology; Skin; Skin diseases; Solvents; topical formulation; Zeta potential; Malaysia; Petaling Jaya Malaysia; United States > US; China; Germany; India

Hyperpigmentation affects people globally with negative psychological impacts. Piper betle L. leaf (PBL) extract has many benefits including skin lightening which may reduce hyperpigmentation. The objective of this study was to develop an effective skin-lightening cream containing PBL with ideal cha...