Key Assignees Focusing on Solving the Identified Problems

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1. Natural or alcohol/acid-free composition

• Amorepacific
• Avon

2. Skin whitening + other therapeutic effects, like UV protection

• Kyung Hee University
• [Company/organization logo shown in the slide — name is not clearly legible]

3. Oral route formulations

• P&G
• DSM
• Johnson & Johnson

4. Long shelf-life composition

• Shiseido
• Newtree

Marketed Products

1. Lakme Perfect Radiance Intense Whitening Day Creme

Function: With precious micro-crystals, this skin-lightening light creme gently polishes your skin and the skin-lightening vitamins brighten it. Moisture-rich yet ultra-light, the creme melts into your skin. Its SPF 20 PA++ provides sun protection too. This day creme is enriched with Vitamin B3, which nourishes the skin and also makes it luminescent and radiant. The cream also smoothers the skin texture with its botanical ingredients.

2. Biotique Bxl Cellular Whitening Cream

Function: It is a targeted depigmentation moisturizer that helps fade dark spots and discolorations for an evenly toned and radiant complexion. Hydrating botanicals keep skin soft and comfortable. Powered by exclusive BXL Complex for the most energizing, nourishing and strengthening skin effects.

Composition: Almond Oil, Saffron Stigma Ext., Rose Flower Ext., Champa Flower Ext., Turmeric Rhizome Ext., Base Q.S.

3. Biotique Bio Fruit Whitening & Depigmentation Face Pack

Function: This luxurious whitening & de-pigmentation pack is blended with the juices of pineapple, tomato, lemon and papaya fruit to visibly lighten skin for a fairer, flawless look. With regular use, skin reclaims its soft, smooth, youthful tone and texture.

Composition: Multani mitti (Fuller’s earth), Geju (Garcinia? / Yasad bhasma), Tamator (Lycopersicum esculentum), Ananas (Ananas comosus), Kikaragound (Acacia Arabica), Paste base Q.S.

4. VLCC Snigdha Skin Whitening Serum

Function: Contains a potent skin-healing agent called allantoin, which can be found widely in cosmetic preparations, especially those for sensitive skin. It helps in cell regeneration, aids wound repair, accelerates skin healing, and possesses anti-inflammatory activity.

Composition: Aqua, Glycerine, Propanediol, Pullulan, Trehalose, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Wheat amino acids, Panthenol, Symphytum officinale (Comfrey) extract, Hydroxyproline, PEG methyl methacrylate, Carbomer, Polysorbate 39, Saxifraga sarmentosa (Creeping Rockfoil) extract, Vitis vinifera (Grape) extract, Butylene glycol, Morus bombycis (Mulberry) extract, Scutellaria baicalensis (Baikal Skullcap) extract, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Methylisothiazolinone, Disodium EDTA, Perfume.