CYSTEAMINE
Ingredient type:HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE
✨ Role: Cysteamine is mainly used for its lightening properties in skin care. It inhibits excessive melanin production, helping to reduce the appearance of pigmentation spots and even out skin tone.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe when used according to manufacturer's recommendations.
✨ Vegan: Yes, cysteamine is generally of synthetic origin and is therefore suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ Worth knowing: Although effective, cysteamine can cause irritation or redness in sensitive skin. A patch test is recommended before use. Avoid sun exposure when using products containing cysteamine, and always follow with sunscreen to protect the skin. A distinctive odor may also be present upon application.
Present in: Mainly used in depigmenting or lightening creams and serums for the face.
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