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Arbutin
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.
Helps with Dark Spots
These ingredients are known for their brightening properties, helping to even out skin tone and reduce the look of dark spots or dullness.
Good for Scar Healing
These ingredients are commonly used to support the skin’s natural healing process and improve the appearance of scars over time. While results can vary, they may help with texture, discoloration, and overall skin recovery.
Explained
Arbutin is derived from the bearberry plant. It helps even out skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation.
This ingredient has the ability to block tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening. When applied to the skin, arbutin works at a slow pace. This can make it less irritating than similar ingredients.
Kojic Acid is a similar ingredient.
See all 462 products with 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
0.5%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
1% to
5%
References
Products with Arbutin
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
74362
INCI Name
ARBUTIN
EC #
 207-850-3
All Functions
Antioxidant, Bleaching, Skin Conditioning
