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Alpha-Arbutin

Explained

Alpha-Arbutin is made from hydroquinone and glucose. It may also be derived from the fermentation of soybeans.

This ingredient an antioxidant, meaning it helps protect your skin cells against damage.

Studies show this ingredient helps improve hyperpigmentation and fade discoloration.

Alpha-Arbutin may be used with other ingredients that help with hyperpigmentation. These ingredients include retinol, Vitamin C, niacinamide, and tranexamic acid.

See all 580 products with Alpha-Arbutin

Users who like it
94%
Users who avoid it
6%

What it does

Bleaching To remove the color from, to lighten
Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin
Antioxidant A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one, such as vitamin e, vitamin c, or beta carotene, that protects cellsfrom the sometimes damaging effects of oxidation.

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.7%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
2% to 12%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 54359
INCI Name ALPHA-ARBUTIN
EC #  283-934-3
All Functions Antioxidant, Bleaching, Skin Conditioning