Natural ingredients for darker skin types: growing options for hyperpigmentation.

Abstract

Dyschromia is one of the most common dermatological concerns in patients with darker skin.1 Disorders of hyperpigmentation, including postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, melasma, solar lentigines, and miscellaneous causes of facial hyperpigmentation, are the most frequently treated dyschromias and can have a considerable psychosocial impact. Given the high prevalence of hyperpigmentation and the considerable demand for an even complexion, newer treatment options for hyperpigmentation are of growing interest among consumers, manufacturers, and dermatologists. Blinded, controlled studies demonstrating skin lightening effects in soy, niacinamide, n-acetylglucosamine, licorice extract, arbutin, vitamin c, kojic acid, emblica extract, lignin peroxidase, and glutathione have led to the development of a growing list of non-prescription skin care products that can be incorporated (mostly as adjuncts) in the management of hyperpigmentation.

• Authors: Andrew F Alexis, Paul Blackcloud
• Journal: Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD (J Drugs Dermatol) Vol. 12 Issue 9 Suppl Pg. s123-7 (Sep 2013) ISSN: 1545-9616 [Print] United States
• PMID: 24002160 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Biological Products
• Dermatologic Agents
• Nonprescription Drugs

Topics

• Biological Products (chemistry, therapeutic use)
• Dermatologic Agents (chemistry, therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Hyperpigmentation (drug therapy)
• Melanosis (drug therapy)
• Nonprescription Drugs (chemistry, therapeutic use)
• Skin Care (methods)
• Skin Pigmentation