Best Price Cosmetic Monobenzone CAS 103-16-2
Products Description
- Monobenzone is an organic compound that is used primarily in skin treatments, especially in the treatment of hyperpigmentation of the skin. It is a benzophenone derivative that has depigmenting properties.
- Monobenzone is an effective depigmenting agent used primarily to treat vitiligo and other hyperpigmented skin conditions. Although it has some efficacy in skin treatment, it should only be used under professional supervision due to its potential side effects and safety concerns.
Function
- Depigmentation Agent: Monobenzone is primarily used to treat skin hyperpigmentation conditions such as vitiligo. It helps lighten or eliminate pigmentation by inhibiting the production of melanin.
- Skin Lightening: In some cases, Monobenzone is also used in skin lightening products to improve uneven skin tone and dullness.
Application
- Medical field
Monobenzone is mainly used for treating pigmentation-related diseases such as vitiligo. Its mechanism of action is to inhibit the activity of tyrosinase in melanocytes, thereby reducing the synthesis of melanin. For patients with vitiligo, it can cause hypopigmentation of normal skin to make the skin color closer to that of the white patch areas and help improve the patients' appearance. However, the use of this drug needs to strictly follow medical advice as it may cause some adverse reactions.
- Cosmetics field
In some places, Monobenzone was once used in skin whitening products. However, due to the risk of irreversible depigmentation of the skin it may cause, many countries and regions have imposed strict restrictions on its use in cosmetics.