Evaluation of anti-oxidant and antimelanogenic effects of the essential oil and extracts of × in B16F10 murine melanoma cell line.

Objectives: × Herrm. belonging to the Rosaceae family has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects previously. Excessive production of free radicals and activation of tyrosinase enzyme caused by UV induces excessive concentration of melanin pigment and skin spots in the long term.