Research progress on the mechanism of Chinese herbal medicine in hyperpigmentation alleviation and skin whitening

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how Chinese herbal medicine helps reduce hyperpigmentation and promote skin whitening.
• Review of recent studies on the mechanisms of Chinese herbal medicine in skin whitening.
• Analysis of the effects on melanocyte proliferation and tyrosinase activity.
• Examination of signaling pathways related to melanin synthesis and transport.
• Chinese herbal remedies inhibit melanocyte proliferation and tyrosinase activity.
• Active ingredients in herbs directly affect tyrosinase and its gene expression.
• Antioxidant properties reduce oxidative stress on melanocytes, improving skin conditions.