GfN & Selco GmbH
Whitening agents
Ingredient categories
4-Butylresorcinol
A very effective whitening agent, especially for age spots
Inhibits tyrosinase and peroxidase
Inhibits melanin production
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Water-soluble stable vitamin C derivative
Stable at pH 5.5 to 7.0 (pH=6.5 max. stability)
Whiten skin
Very strong antioxidant
Does not irritate the skin
Stimulates collagen production
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Water-soluble stable vitamin C derivative
Whiten skin
Very strong antioxidant
Free radical scavenger
Stimulates collagen production
Optimal use in anti-age cosmetics
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Water-soluble stable vitamin C derivative
Whiten skin
Very strong antioxidant
Free radical scavenger
Stimulates collagen production
Optimal use in anti-age cosmetics
Antimicrobial activity especially against comedones
Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract
Promotes the destruction of the melanin molecule, providing a brightening effect on the skin
Lightening sunburn after strong UV radiation
COSMOS certified
Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) root extract
Effectively brightens the skin by acting on several pathways of melanin formation:
1. Inhibits tyrosinase release stronger than kojic acid
2. Reduces its catalytic activity
3. Inhibits melanin synthesis
4. Reduces the production of endothelin-1 released by keratinocytes
Dose-dependent inhibition of phospholipase activity
Antioxidant
Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial action
Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
Promotes gentle skin exfoliation
Reduces scaly skin
An effective exfoliant
Brightens skin
Certified by COSMOS, Ecocert
Retinyl Acetate
Prevents the appearance of fine lines by stimulating the production of collagen and procollagen
Promotes the regeneration of skin damaged by UV radiation
Reduces inflammation, acne
Heals post-acne marks by stimulating the growth of new cells
Reduces sebum production
Alpha Arbutin
Whiten skin
10 times stronger than β-arbutin
Lightens age spots
Antioxidant
Antimicrobial ingredient
Arbutin
Effective whitening agent
Depigments the skin
Control for the appearance of freckles, age spots
Antioxidant
Antimicrobial effect
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Stable, water-soluble vitamin C derivative
Whitening and brightening agent
Antioxidant
Reduces wrinkles
Stimulates collagen production
Protects and repairs skin from sun damage
COSMOS certified
Bromelain
Pineapple stem extract
Enzymatic activity
Anti-inflammatory effect
Selectively affects old skin cells, exfoliates them
Skin and freckle lightening
Stimulates the growth of new cells
Makes skin soft and tender
GfN & Selco GmbH
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