Malassezin

Malassezin is a compound derived from the Malassezia furfur yeast (commonly linked to skin issues like dandruff and Malassezia folliculitis).

Studies show malassezin has shown promising skin benefits:

• It has antioxidant properties
• It helps reduce hyperpigmentation not by blocking melanin production like other ingredients, but by triggering a controlled death of melanocytes (melanin-producing cells).

Early studies suggest it can be effective even at low concentrations (0.1%), but more research is needed to fully understand its safety, long-term effects, and how it compares to traditional treatments like hydroquinone or tranexamic acid.