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februar 1, 2024Arbutin
Benefits: Dark Spot Fading, Evens Skin Tone.
Categories: Plant Extracts, Antioxidant.
Arbutin is an antioxidant that may be derived from plants (most commonly the bearberry plant) or made in a lab. The plant-derived form is known as beta-arbutin and the synthetic forms are alpha-arbutin and deoxyarbutin. Each is backed by research for addressing hyperpigmentation issues (i.e. fading dark spots and other discolorations), as well as improving skin’s overall radiance.
Arbutin’s main benefit comes from the fact that it naturally breaks down into hydroquinone (which is known to inhibit excess melanin). This allows it to even out skin tone and minimize blotchy/patchy spots that are caused by factors such as unprotected sun exposure.
- Antioxidant backed by research for fading discolorations and evening out tone
- Can be derived naturally from plants (typically bearberry) or made synthetically
- The pure natural form of arbutin is referred to as beta-arbutin
- Synthetic versions (known as alpha-arbutin and deoxyarbutin) have been shown to be more effective
- Colorless to faint yellow powder (as a raw material)