Ellagic Acid Substitute for Whitening Formula

Question

Based on a clinical test (A Method for Maintaining the Clinical Results of 4% Hydroquinone and 0.025% Tretinoin With a Cosmeceutical Formulation, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, V14 Issue 4 April 2015) which found that Hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid is effective for skin whitening (tested using Hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid + ellagic acid + Yeast Extract + Salicylic Acid), I want to create a formula based on this combination: Hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid + ellagic acid + Yeast Extract + Salicylic Acid. Since ellagic acid is not available from MySkinRecipes, can you suggest a suitable substitute ingredient?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Ellagic Acid Substitute for Whitening Formula

You are looking for a substitute for ellagic acid in your formula containing Hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid, Yeast Extract, and Salicylic Acid. While ellagic acid is not available, a suitable alternative with similar skin whitening properties is Hexylresorcinol AF.

Hexylresorcinol AF is known for its effectiveness in reducing dark spots and promoting skin whitening by inhibiting tyrosinase and affecting the melanin production process.

You can consider using Hexylresorcinol AF in your formulation along with: