Product Name |
Beta Arbutin |
Appearance |
White Powder |
Specification |
99% |
Grade |
Cosmetic |
Alpha Arbutin and Beta Arbutin in Skin Care Products
The two types of arbutin, alpha arbutin and beta arbutin, are cosmeceutical ingredients in skin care products that are tyrosinase inhibitors used to treat hyperpigmentation.
Arbutin is one of the most commonly used skin care ingredients to lighten skin.
Alpha Arbutin vs Beta Arbutin
There are two forms of arbutin found in skincare. They have the same chemical structure but different rotational configurations which gives them slightly different effects on melanin production.
Alpha arbutin (4-hydroxyphenyl alpha-glucopyranoside)-
Does not occur naturally so will not be found in natural or organic skin care products,Alpha arbutin is made in the laboratory.
Is synthetic
Studies have demonstrated that synthetic α-arbutin is 10 times more effective than natural arbutin.
Beta arbutin (4-hydroxyphenyl beta-glucopyranoside)-
Occurs naturally in plants.
Found in the dry leaves of bearberry, cranberry, blueberry, wheat, and other plants.
Arbutin is primarily used for depigmenting, or skin lightening, but also can serve as a protective agent against the sun.
Arbutin Benefits:
Arbutin has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin lightening properties.While naturally occurring beta arbutin has garnered attention in the cosmetic and therapeutic realms as an alternative to HQ
Its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and, in particular, anti-tyrosinase properties make it useful in skincare regimens designed to lighten skin. This is because inflammation can lead to hyperpigmentation so soothing the skin helps prevent dark spots on the skin.
Both forms of arbutin are used to treat hyperpigmentation skin problems such as:
Melasma
Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
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