Fairness via formulations: A review of cosmetic skin-lightening ingredients

Journal of Cosmetic Science

Volumn 63, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 43-54

  Kamakshi, R ^a  

^a CavinKare Pvt Ltd   (India)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

BLEACHING AGENT; COSMETIC;

CHEMISTRY; HUMAN; REVIEW; SKIN PIGMENTATION;

BLEACHING AGENTS; CHEMISTRY, PHARMACEUTICAL; COSMETICS; HUMANS; SKIN PIGMENTATION;

EID: 84861706131     PISSN: 15257886     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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