Phenylethyl Resorcinol Extract

Phenylethyl Resorcinol works to brighten the skin. Phenylethyl Resorcinol is considered one of the safest and most effective Whitening agents compared to common Whitening agents such as Kojic Acid and Alpha Arbutin.

According to experimental results controlling the melanin production process (Tyrosinase) in mushrooms, Phenylethyl Resorcinol demonstrated the highest efficacy in controlling pigmentation in the experimental mushrooms compared to other Whitening agents, including Whitening agents with structures similar to Phenylethyl Resorcinol (such as Dihydropinosylvin). The units on the left axis represent the “fold” of Kojic Acid.

In experiments with Melanoma Cells (pigment cells) in an experimental plate, Phenylethyl Resorcinol demonstrated significantly greater efficacy in reducing pigmentation than commonly used Whitening agents available on the market. Compared to Kojic Acid, it showed efficacy of more than 210 times higher (this experiment was conducted in an experimental plate).

Usage : Can be used in Whitening products in cream or lotion formulations.

Usage Rate : 0.1 – 1.0% (0.5% is recommended for Leave-on products applied directly to the skin)

Product Appearance : Light yellow-pink powder, which may clump. Before use, please use a spoon to crush it into a fine powder for easier weighing and measuring.

INCI Name : Phenylethyl Resorcinol