For exploiting and applying of melanins inhibitors in skin lightening cosmetic fiel&, the development state of melanins inhibitors during of recent years is reviewed in this article.

• 鉴于黑色素抑制剂在美白型化妆品中的不断开发、应用，使得对近年来的黑色素抑制剂的发展状况作一综述显得尤为必要；