Thiamidol
TYPE OF INGREDIENT
Skin lightening ingredient
COMMONLY FOUND IN
Skin lightening ingredient
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIAMIDOL?
Repeated and consistent use of skincare products with thiamidol has been shown to improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation. In clinical studies, it was shown to significantly improve facial hyperpigmentation, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and age spots.
WHAT IS THIAMIDOL?
Thiamidol (isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol) is the most potent inhibitor of human tyrosinase out of 50,000 tested compounds.
IS THIAMIDOL SAFE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES AND TONES?
Thiamidol is safe for all skin types and tones.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
There is minimal data on contraindications for the topical application of thiamidol. Although rare, patients with an allergy to thiamidol, its components or its byproducts should avoid use of products containing thiamidol.
Sources:
Arrowitz, Craig, et al. Effective tyrosinase inhibition by thiamidol results in significant improvement of mild to moderate melasma. Journal of Investigative Derma. 139.8 (2019): 1691-1698.
Philipp-Dormston WG, Vila Echague A, Perez Damonte SH, Riedel J, Filbry A, Warnke K, Lofrano C, Roggenkamp D, Nippel G. Thiamidol containing treatment regimens in facial hyperpigmentation: An international multi‐centre approach consisting of a double‐blind, controlled, split‐face study and of an open‐label, real‐world study. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2020 Aug; 42(4): 377–387.
