Safer, More Effective Skin-Whitening Creams from Ancient Chinese Herbal Medicine

Scientists have identified ingredients in an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine that show promise as a safer, more effective alternative to current skin-whitening cosmetics, which can cause problems ranging from allergic reactions to skin cancer. The finding could be a boon to women in Asian countries, where skin-whitening is a common beauty practice. Scientists will describe the new method and materials at the 241st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Anaheim.

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