DermaPep UL

DermaPep UL is a peptide with skin whitening activity.

DermaPep UL is a peptide with skin whitening activity. Alpha-MSH, melanocyte stimulating hormone, is best known as a major factor in the regulation of pigmentation through its unique mechanism. Alpha-MSH is involved in the control of tyrosinase activity, melanin synthesis and melanosome transfer. DermaPep UL interacts with MC1R, a receptor for alpha-MSH, competes against its natural ligand, alpha-MSH, and thereby prevents any further activation of melanogenic genes such as tyrosinase, TRP1, TRP2, MITF and POMC and finally blocks melanin synthesis. In vitro and in vivo study results show that DermaPep UL is far more effective than other known whitening ingredients such as kojic acid, arbutin and hydroquinone.

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Chemical Description: Methyl Undecenoyl Leucinate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol

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