For this reason, many new skin whitening products now use Alpha Arbutin as opposed to only beta-Arbutin.
Though it is cheaper to manufacture than Alpha-Arbutin, the skin lightening effect is much less than that of its counterpart. As a natural extract also found in bearberry (Uva Ursi) plants, Arbutin also provides a skin lightening effect on the skin by inhibiting tyrosinase activity. This leads to a skin whitening active that acts faster and more efficiently than existing single componentsīeta-arbutin: Beta-Arbutin is often referred to as just Arbutin. The a-glucosidic bond found in alpha-arbutin offers higher stability and efficancy than the B form found in the related Beta-Arbutin. Alpha Arbutin’s inhibitory mechanism is different from that of beta-arbutin and can be up to 10 times more effective. Though it is a very expensive ingredient to manufacture, even at very low concentrations, alpha arbutin has shown to inhibit the activity of tyrosinase. Research has proven that it has a stronger inhibitory action than that of (beta) arbutin. Arbutin Comes In Two FormsĪlpha-arbutin: Alpha-Arbutin is a biosynthetic active ingredient that is pure, water-soluble and is manufactured in a powder form, its main source of extraction is from bearberry plant. Arbutin prevents the formation of melanin, as it functions as a tyrosinase inhibitor to provide skin lightening and brightening effects. What is Arbutin?Īrbutin is naturally derived from bearberry plant, it’s also found in cranberries, blueberries, wheat, and pears. All thanks to vitamin C and retinol serum which fights skin aging signs, brightens dark spots, age spots and scars, giving the skin a youthful glow with an improved texture.īut above all, alpha arbutin has proven superior and more potent in getting rid of hyperpigmentations, and you know what? It’s suitable for all skin types, unlike tons of products promise to brighten, tone, and add luminosity, they can be too harsh or drying for those with sensitive skin, which is why it’s very important to know your skin type. Not only does it make your skin look dull and uneven, but also makes it look more older and unpleasant.
Asides from acne, wrinkles and fine lines, hyperpigmentation is another annoying skin issue one can ever encounter.