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
Definition
Any cosmetic used to lighten the colour of skin by reducing the concentration of melanin.
References
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
Human Disease / Model Data
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