Exploring the potential of white…educed side effects.
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Exploring the potential of white birch sap: A natural alternative to traditional skin whitening agents with reduced side effects.
Fan Liu, Ting Xu, Jiaxuan He, Yiting Jiang, Linkai Qu, Lei Wang + 5 more
Heliyon · 2024
Findings
White birch sap reduced melanin production in lab tests and showed minimal irritation compared to common skin-lightening ingredients like hydroquinone and kojic acid. The ingredient worked by suppressing genes involved in melanin creation, suggesting it could be an alternative for people sensitive to traditional brightening agents.
Design
Review
Evidence
Moderate
Journal
Heliyon