| abstract |
There is provided a topical lightening compositionnhaving a melanin synthesis-regulating agent and a vehicle.nThere is also provided a topical lightening compositionnhaving an extract of perilla leaf and a vehicle. There isnalso provided a topical lightening composition having anlightening agent selected from the group consisting ofncoconut water, palm water, palm nut milk, pecan nut milk,nalmond nut milk, cashew nut milk, walnut nut milk,nconcentrates of the foregoing, and any combinationsnthereof, along with a vehicle. The compositions andnmethods of the invention are effective to lighten skin,nhair, lips, and/or nails. |