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Sepiwhite (n-Undecylenoyl-l-Phenylalanine)


Cosmetic ingredients
On April 12, 2012 By camenbert

Hello. It is said that Sepiwhite MSH is an alternative to hydroquinone. I would like whether it is authorized in France, and whether it is efficient. Thank you.


Answered on April 30, 2012 By Ms Laurence Wittner in Cosmetic ingredients

Sepiwhite MSH is the trademark of a raw material, with the INCI name: Undecylenoyl phenylalanine. This ingredient is listed in the European Nomenclature of cosmetic ingredients (CAS: 175357-18-3), and its use is not regulated. This means it is...


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Sepiwhite (n-Undecylenoyl-l-Phenylalanine)

Cosmetic ingredients
Question posted on April 12, 2012 By camenbert

Hello. It is said that Sepiwhite MSH is an alternative to hydroquinone. I would like whether it is authorized in France, and whether it is efficient. Thank you.

Answered on April 30, 2012 By Ms Laurence Wittner

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Cosmetic regulations
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