Abstract

A REVIEW ON: PHYTOCHEMICALS USE IN THE TREATMENT OF HYPERPIGMENTATION

Lata Gupta*, Jitendra Kumar, Jay Kumar, Surya Pratap Gond and Meenakshi Gupta

ABSTRACT

It can be difficult to cure hyperpigmentation, so a larger toolkit is required to help with the development of topical remedies. Hydroquinone is currently the gold standard for treatment. However, it has been linked to a number of negative side effects, including exogenous ochronosis in those with darker skin, skin irritability, and contact dermatitis. Topical cosmetic-pharmaceutical hybrids known as "cosmeceuticals" contain physiologically active chemicals that may enhance skin appearance. They are becoming more and more common substitutes for conventional agents. Phytochemicals, or molecules produced from plants, are cosmeceuticals that have been found to have a wide range of cellular effects for a number of dermatological conditions. The usefulness of plant-derived substances in treating hyperpigmentation disorders is examined in the most recent clinical research in this study.

Keywords: Phytochemicals, Hyperpigmentation, Melasma, Lentigines, UV radiation, Cosmeceuticals.