Molecular Formula: C65H90N18O17
Product Description: Decapeptide-12 (Lumixyl) is a cosmetic ingredient that inhibits melanin formation, reduces dark spots, diminishes pigmentation, and helps to even and brighten skin tone.
Mechanism of Action: Whether the skin appears fair or not primarily depends on the ability of melanocytes to synthesize melanin. In the basal layer of the human epidermis, melanocytes are distributed between cells. They contain tyrosinase, which can oxidize tyrosine into polysaccharides, which then undergo a series of metabolic processes, ultimately producing melanin. The more melanin is produced, the darker the skin; conversely, the less melanin is produced, the fairer the skin appears. Tyrosinase has a unique dual catalytic function and is a key enzyme in melanin synthesis in the body. Tyrosinase inhibitors can be used to treat common pigmented skin conditions such as freckles, melasma, and age spots. They mainly work by inhibiting tyrosinase activity to suppress melanin synthesis, thereby achieving a whitening effect.