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The Top 20 skin whitening agents have been selected taking into account several factors like their popularity, safety and effectiveness in treating various pigmentary disorders as well as for cosmetic purposes.

The order of the following skin whitening agents is approximate. Different skin whitening agents have different modes of action and some are more effective in different conditions than others, so it is hard to directly compare.

The top 20 skin whitening agents are: Hydroquinone, monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone, azelaic acid, kojic acid, arbutin, retinoids, mequinol, niacinamide, soy, vitamin c, corticosteroids, licorice, hydroxystilbene, alosein, glutathione, glycolic acid, n acetyl glucosamine, gentisic acid, green tea and melatonin.

 

 

 
 
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TOP 20
Hydroquinone
Monobenzyl Ether of Hydroquinone
Azelaic Acid
Kojic Acid
Arbutin
Retinoids
Mequinol
Niacinamide
Soy
Vitamin C
Corticosteroids
Licorice
Hydroxystilbene
Aloesin
Glutathione
Glycolic Acid
N Acetyl Glucosamine
Gentisic Acid
Green Tea
Melatonin

SKIN WHITENING AGENTS A-Z
a-Hydroxyacids
Aloesin
Alpha Tocopherol and Alpha Tocopherol Ferulate
Arbutin
Azelaic Acid
Centaureidin and Methylophiopogonanone B
Gallic Acid and Derivatives
Gingko
Ginseng
Glutathione
Glycolic Acid
Green Tea
Hesperidin
Hydroquinone
Hydroxycinnamic Acid and Derivatives
Hydroxystilbene
Kojic Acid
Licorice
Linoleic Acid
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Melatonin
Mequinol
Monobenzyl Ether of Hydroquinone
Mulberry
N Acetyl Glucosamine
N-Acetyl-4-S-Cysteminylphenol
Niacinamide
Retinoids
Salicylic Acid
Soy
Vitamin C

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