Aminoethylphosphonic acid

* A phosphonate that naturally occurs in plant and animal membranes. Also called Albatin.

Functions:

Primarily a chelating agent- it binds with metallic compounds and prevents them from contaminating and adhering to the skin. According to Dr. Brandt, it also functions as a lightening agent because it inhibits melanin (skin pigmentation) production by limiting the enzymatic activity of Tyrosinase. It may work synergistically with other skin lighteners, such as ascorbic acid.