Undecyl phenylalanine (More White UP) is a white powder. It is a structural analog of α-MSH. By competitively binding melanin-stimulating hormone receptor MC1-R on melanocytes, melanocytes can not produce tyrosinase, thereby inhibiting melanocyte activity and reducing melanin production.
According to some clinical trials, Undecyl phenylalanine (More White UP) does reduce the spots formed by pigmentation.

Function:
1.All kinds of skin-lightening products including lotions, creams, fluids, makeup products.
2.In in-vitro studies, it as been found to inhibit the production of melanin pigments by inhibiting melanin-stimulating MSH (melanotropin).
3.Effectively lightens age spots and dark skin areas. Requires application of 1 to 6 weeks until skin whitens dependent on skin pigmentation.
4.Product has excellent stability in cosmetics not leading to change in colors.