Accordingly, Article 4.2.3 was added to the 2021 Code defining Substances of Abuse as those Prohibited Substances which are specifically identified as Substances of Abuse on the Prohibited List because they are frequently abused in society outside of the context of sport.
As a supplement it helps regulate melanin, fade uneven tone, and fight oxidative stress that causes dullness
Due to the potential for serious adverse effects in the infant and the lack of benefit during lactation, it is not recommended for breastfeeding mothers
The effects of insulin are initially mediated by the binding of the hormone to the insulin receptors on the cell surface
Hydroquinone (HQ), another well-studied whitening agent, has been used clinically in leading cosmetic hyperpigmentation treatment 23 , however, it was also found to cause serious problems by generating reactive oxygen species leading to oxidative damage of lipids and permanent loss of melanocytes