Alpha-Arbutin
Our database includes 419 products that contain 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.
You should know
What it is
Antioxidant
Form of Antioxidant
Antioxidants inhibit oxidation, or a chemical reaction that leads to cell-damage and are found to correct signs of aging, brighten skin tone, and some antioxidants help stimulate collagen.
Benefits
Dark Spots
Helps with Dark Spots
Dark spots are areas where the skin has changed color due to sun exposure.
Scar Healing
Good for Scar Healing
A scar is an area of fibrous tissue that remains after the skin has been wounded and healed.
Community Rating
Loved
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
0.6%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
2% to
12%
References
Products with Alpha-Arbutin
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
54359
INCI Name
ALPHA-ARBUTIN
EC #
283-934-3
All Functions
Antioxidant, Bleaching, Skin Conditioning
