| abstract |
A composition for effectively whitening skin is provided. The α-oxytetronic acid, α-substituted at the γ-position, is substituted with any of C 1 -C 8 alkyl, C 3 -C 6 cycloaliphatic, phenyl, chlorophenyl, dichlorophenyl, tolyl or phenethyl. A composition containing from about 0.1 to about 25% by weight of an active ingredient selected from the group consisting of oxytetronic acid, their lower alkoxy derivatives, lower alkyl esters, physiologically acceptable salts and mixtures thereof, is applied to the skin. Apply topically. |