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Acide arbutine (alpha-arbutine).

Alpha Arbutin Acid

Commonly known as:   Arbutin acid, Alpha-arbutin, Arbutoside, 4-hydroxyphenyl-alpha-D-glucopyranoside, Hydroquinone-alpha-D-glucopyranoside.

I.N.C.I. list name:   Alpha-Arbutin.

Extraction process:   Biotechnology.

Source:   Vegetable.

Botanical name:   Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Bearberry, Common bearberry, Bearberry).

Family:   Ericaceae.

Extracted part of the plant:   Leaves.

Origin, provenance:   Japan.

Chemical properties:   Phenolic heteroside; Hydroquinone alpha glucoside; Soluble in any aqueous medium; Stable in the pH range of 3.5 to 6.5; Molecular weight: 272.25 g/mol.

Properties:   Colloidal solution, emulsion.

Required dosage in cosmetic products:   From 0.2% to 2% in face and neck care, but up to 0.5% in body care.

Function:   Antioxidant, lightening agent, skin care agent.

Specificities:   Depigmenting, soothing, skin lightening.

Benefits:   Skin with spots and/or marks left by imperfections.

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Use

  • Face care (serums, creams and masks, cleansing gels, unifying moisturizing milks, tonic lotions);

  • Body care (lotions, milks, creams, soaps);

  • Make-up (BB creams, CC creams).

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Preservation

Store away from light and moisture, and at a temperature between 15 and 25 °C.

Contra-Indications and Precautions Contra-Indications and Precautions

In cutaneous application, alpha-arbutin does not present any risk. However, in high concentration, arbutin acid can generate slight irritation and/or redness. We advise you not to use a product containing more than 4% of this active ingredient in order to avoid these cutaneous inconveniences.

Note: When ingested, this substance is contraindicated for nursing and pregnant women, as well as those suffering from severe liver disorders or digestive irritations.

Read more

Derived from bearberry leaves, alpha-arbutin is known for its lightening properties. It is a molecule that inhibits the synthesis of melanin at non-cytotoxic concentrations by blocking the activity of the tyrosinase enzyme in the skin, which is responsible for the formation of pigmentation spots. On the other hand, arbutin acid is also a urinary and intestinal antiseptic on colibacilli, germs responsible for urinary infections.
Dangers acide arbutine.

What Are the Dangers of Alpha-Arbutin?

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Alpha-arbutin is an active ingredient that is increasingly present in cosmetic products because of its skin-lightening properties. It helps reduce the appearance of all types of pigmentation marks, such as acne marks, sun spots or even pregnancy masks. Side effects, contraindications, potential dangers? Typology informs you about the precautions to take when integrating this molecule into your routine.
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When To Use Arbutin Acid/Alpha-Arbutin?

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In dermo-cosmetic, several synthetic or natural active ingredients, targeting dark spots and uneven skin tone, exist. Alpha-arbutin or arbutin acid is one of them. It is a lightening (not whitening) agent derived from plants such as bearberry. Find here our advice concerning the frequency and the moment of application of a care with arbutin acid.
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Care Products Based on Alpha-Arbutin.

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Alpha-arbutin is a water-soluble substance with recognized brightening properties. It is less irritating than hydroquinone, which has been banned in cosmetics since 2001 under European regulation. Alpha-arbutin is increasingly used in skin care. Discover the different galenic forms in which you can find this active ingredient.
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Which Active Ingredients Can I Combine with Arbutin Acid?

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Alpha arbutin is a naturally occurring lightening agent that can be combined with other ingredients with the same properties. Thus, its action is reinforced. Let's focus on the right combinations to increase its effectiveness against hyperpigmentation.
Acide arbutine hyperpigmentation.

Arbutin Acid, a Good Active Ingredient To Fight Against Hyperpigmentation

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Pigmentation spots can have several causes, the most common being UV rays, skin aging and hormonal changes. Arbutin acid is a natural active ingredient derived from bearberry leaves with recognized brightening properties. Discover its effect on hyperpigmentation.
Avis soins acide arbutine Typology.

The Reviews About Our Alpha-Arbutin Serum.

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Alpha-arbutin is a water-soluble substance with well-known brightening properties. As a natural substitute for hydroquinone, it is found in cosmetic facial formulas to soften pigmentation spots and delay their appearance. In this article, you will find some opinions about this active ingredient.
Informations acide arbutine.

All You Need to Know About Alpha Arbutin.

4 min of reading
Derived from bearberry leaves, arbutin is known for its lightening properties. This molecule acts by inhibiting the synthesis of melanin, a dark pigment of blackish to brown-red color found in skin, hair, and the membrane of the eye. Thus, arbutin effectively fights against the appearance of pigmentation spots.
Bienfaits acide arbutine peau.

What benefits does Alpha-Arbutin offer to the skin?

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Extracted from certain plants, arbutin is an ally for the skin. It can be found in the leaves of cranberry, bilberry, bearberry, or even ash heather. In addition to being suitable for all skin types, it has multiple benefits. Here is what you need to know about this active ingredient.

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