Beta Arbutin

Beta-arbutin is a glycosylated hydroquinone present in the leaves of the Bearberry. It is a great cosmetic ingredient for the skin lightening and whitening. In addition, it is a remarkable antioxidant and can scavenge reactive oxygen species and other free radicals, protecting the skin from oxidative stress. It is very stable under sunlight.

INCI: 4-Hydroxyphenyl-β-D-glucopyranoside

CAS: 497-76-7

Solubility: Water, propylene glycol: ≥ 10g/100g Ethanol, glycerine: 1-10g/100g Squalane, olive oil: ≤ 1g/100g

Applications Suncare and after-sun products Makeup products Skin lightening products Anti-aging products Creams and lotions

Suggest dose: 1%-5% For the best skin lightening results, we suggest a concentration of 1.5% in cream working synergistically with other skin lighteners like Kojic Acid Dipalmitate, magnesium ascorcyl phosphate (stable vitamin C) et.al. The different actives will target different steps of the melanin synthesis and delivery pathway.