Polypeptide
A polypeptide is a component of a protein, a substance made up of a large number of amino acids bonded together.
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Melanin
Melanin is the pigment that determines the color of skin, hair, and eyes. The ratio of melanin pigment makes a difference in these colors. Melanin protects skin and hair from UV damage. Although it is often seen negatively as a cause of sunburn and dark spots, melanin is produced to protect our bodies by darkening the skin and reducing UV […]
Tranexamic acid
Tranexamic acid is a drug used as an antiplasmin agent and has hemostatic properties. It promotes blood coagulation and inhibits bleeding. It is also used in skin care products because of its inhibitory effects on melanin production and inflammation.
Niacinamide
Niacinamide is a type of vitamin B3. It is widely used in skin care products because of its brightening, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, and anti-aging effects.
Kojic acid
Kojic acid is an organic acid produced by fungi of the Aspergillus genus and other specific types of microorganisms. It is known for its skin-lightening properties, effectively inhibiting melanin production to prevent tanning and pigmentation.
Hydroquinone
Hydroquinone is a dihydrinc phenol.It has the effect of inhibiting the excessive accumulation of melanin, which causes skin blemishes, and is used as a brightening agent in cosmetics, but its safety has been concerned due to frequent side effects.
Melanocyte
Melanocytes are cells that produce the pigment and are also called melanin cells or pigment cells.They appear in the dermis, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, and meninges,and other tissues, are distributed in the basal layer of the epidermis. They synthesize melanin by intracellular tyrosinase and have the function of preventing UV-induced damage to somatic cells.
Angular cheilitis
Angular cheilitis is a condition where inflammation occurs at the corners of the mouth that causes redness and swelling at the edges of the lips, then the skin may peel or form crusts. Angular cheilitis also causes dryness and deep cracking of the lips. When speaking or eating, the corners of the mouth may crack when the mouth is opened […]
Anaphylactic shock
Anaphylactic shock is an acute allergic reaction characterized by allergic symptoms occurring throughout the body in a short period of time. It may result in a sudden drop in blood pressure and may cause shock symptoms. Anaphylactic shock can occurs not only with food allergies, but also from bee stings or the use of medications.
Chlorhexidine gluconate
Chlorhexidine gluconate is a powerful antiseptic and disinfectant. It possesses a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity against bacteria, fungi, viruses. Due to its high antimicrobial persistence and minimal irritation to the skin and mucous membranes, it is widely used in medical institutions for its safety profiles.