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(57) [Summary] [Structure] General formula (1) [in the formula, R 1 and R 2 represent a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, and n represents a number of 1 to 3] A whitening agent comprising a styrylamine derivative represented by and a skin cosmetic containing the same. [Chemical 1] [Effects] The styrylamine derivative (1) has the effect of suppressing the production of melanin and eliminating the pigmentation generated by the stimulation of ultraviolet rays, etc., and cosmetics containing this have an excellent whitening effect and sunburn etc. It has a preventive and therapeutic effect on spots and freckles and is highly safe. |