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Tyrosinase is a crucial enzyme involved in melanin biosynthesis. Although various compounds, including tyrosine inhibitors, that counteract melanin accumulation have been reported, some, such as hydroquinone, are toxic and can cause vitiligo. Meanwhile, the skin is the largest organ and the outermost layer of the immune system, containing a diverse range of bacteria that produce low-toxicity compounds. In the current study, we aim to identify metabolites produced by skin microbiota that inhibit tyrosinase. Specifically, mushroom tyrosinase served as the study model. Following commensal skin bacteria screening, Corynebacterium tuberculostearicum was found to inhibit tyrosinase activity. The active compound was cyclo(l-Pro-l-Tyr); commercially available cyclo(l-Pro-l-Tyr) also exhibited inhibitory activity. Docking simulations suggested that cyclo(l-Pro-l-Tyr) binds to the substrate-binding site of mushroom tyrosinase, obstructing the substrate pocket and preventing its activity. 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