Natural Skin Whitening Compounds: Types, Source and Mechanism of Action: A Review

The review discusses skin whitening, focusing on the use of chemical compounds to reduce melanin concentration and lighten skin color. It summarizes the biosynthetic process of melanogenesis and the main regulatory signaling pathways involved. The paper evaluates the efficacy of natural skin-whitening treatments by examining their mechanisms of action on melanogenesis and classifying the compounds used. The goal is to provide valuable information and raise awareness about the effects of bleaching creams.