Decapeptide-12 is a cosmetic raw material that inhibits melanin formation, lightens pigmentation, reduces

pigmentation,and evens and brightens skin tone. It was developed by researchers at Stanford Dermatology and

is the only one proven to effectively inhibit Tyrosinase (tyrosinase promotes excessive production of melanin,

resulting in uneven pigmentation,dark spots, etc.), a novel peptide activity. Decapeptide-12 is an oligopeptide that

is made up of just 12 amino acids. This oligopeptide is known for its anti-tyrosinase activity. Tyrosinase is found in

plant and animal tissues and is responsible for catalyzing melanin and other pigments. Decapeptide-12 is being

investigated for its possible ability to reduce skin darkening. It's able to interfere with tyrosinase and lighten skin

in animal models. Decapeptide-12 reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation-age spots, sun spots, uneven

skin tone and photo damage-without the typical side effects of other brighteners like irritation and redness. Plus,

soothing antioxidants like licorice root also ease sensitive skin.