Search Ontology:
ChEBI

skin lightening agent

Term ID
CHEBI:85046
Synonyms
  • melanogenesis inhibitor
  • melanogenesis inhibitors
  • skin bleaching agent
  • skin bleaching agents
  • skin depigmenting agent
  • skin depigmenting agents
  • skin lightening agents
  • skin whitening agent
  • skin whitening agents
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Definition
Any cosmetic used to lighten the colour of skin by reducing the concentration of melanin.
References
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
is a type of
inverse has_role
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from skin lightening agent
Phenotype where environments contain skin lightening agent
Phenotype modified by environments containing skin lightening agent
Phenotype affecting skin lightening agent
Human Disease Model
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