| abstract |
Compositions and methods for whitening mammalian skin are described herein. In a first aspect, the present disclosure provides a composition comprising a) a compound of formula I: (structure); and b) at least one of an antioxidant, a glycol and a solvent; wherein the composition Contains less than 100 ppm O 2 and the composition exhibits a change in L * value of less than about 10.0 when stored over a period of time at ambient temperature and pressure, wherein the period is Compositions can be provided that are at least about 2 days. |