C-KIT ACTIVATION INHIBITOR, SKIN WHITENING COMPOUND AND COMPOSITION FOR SKIN WHITENING CONTAINING THE SAME

摘要

A c-Kit activation inhibitor and a composition for skin whitening containing the same compound are provided to inhibit melanin formation, and the differentiation and maturation of melanocyte without side effects on the skin. The c-Kit activation inhibitor, chrysin, represented by the formula(1) is provided, wherein the chrysin is isolated from Althaea rosea. The composition for skin whitening contains 0.000001-10 wt.% of chrysin, wherein the composition is formulated as skin lotion, cream, foundation, essence, gel, pack, foam cleansing, soap or ointment.