USE OF CAFTARIC ACID AND DERIVATIVES IN FOOD OR BEVERAGES FOR REGULATING SKIN PIGMENTATION

摘要

The present invention relates generally to the field of food and beverage products for cosmetic purpose. More specifically, the present invention aims to provide an ingredient containing caftaric acid and/or derivatives for preventing and/or treating hyper-pigmentation of skin, skin color imperfections such as age-spots and other skin disorders characterized by abnormal pigments. The present invention also aims at improving skin tone as well as providing a skin lightening agent.