Optimal skin lightening ingredients for cosmetic products will inhibit melanogenesis by tyrosinase inhibition and be of plant or natural origin. Lemon Peel Bioferment is ideally suited to meet these requirements. It should be considered for use in skin lightening products and anti-age skin care products to ameliorate age spots and irregular skin pigmentation.
Recent research has unveiled that the peel of the lemon itself has potent anti-tyrosinase activity. Lemon Peel Bioferment is a natural and effective alternative to hydroquinone for inhibiting tyrosinase production, perfect for those unsightly dark circles under the eyes. Using our traditional biofermentation approach we macerate the lemon and incubate it with Lactobacillus lactis. The fermentation process enhances the anti-tyrosinase activity of the lemon peel as well as its unique antioxidant properties. Balancing skin tone is an important aspect to address when developing cosmetic skin treatments, as is providing an antioxidant rich formulation. Tradionally used for its strong anti-oxidant benefits while more recently the peel has been found to possess strong anti-tyrosinase activity.
