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Wakamine® 1%
A Lightening Active for a Porcelain Skin
INCI Name: Water (and) Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Solubility: Water soluble
Preservation: Phenoxyethanol
Global & Consumer Certifications: China IECIC listed
Benefits: Inhibits of the tyrosinase activity, to limit melanin production, Permits a fast reduction of skin colour (ex vivo tests), Outperforms Arbutin, a quasi drug reference in Japan
Applications: Skin lightening products, age spots prevention products, specific care for Asian skin

Wakamine® 1% or XP is a potent lightening active derived from the brown macroalgae Undaria pinnatifida, commonly known as Wakame, harvested in Brittany. This ingredient effectively inhibits tyrosinase activity to reduce melanin production, resulting in a rapid and superior skin lightening effect compared to Arbutin. Ideal for mature and Asian skin, Wakamine® is a valuable addition to whitening product formulations, offering the promise of achieving porcelain-like skin.
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