Arbutin is a natural active substance derived from green plants. It is a combination of "green plants, safe and reliable" and "efficient depigmentation" into one skin depigmentation combination.
It can quickly penetrate into the skin, without affecting the concentration of cell proliferation, can effectively inhibit the activity of tyrosinase in the skin, block the formation of melanin, and block the formation of melanin through its own activity with tyrosinase. By directly combining with tyrosinase, it accelerates the decomposition and excretion of melanin, thereby reducing skin pigmentation, removing stains and freckles, and does not produce toxic, irritating, sensitizing and other side effects on melanocytes. At the same time, it also It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects. It is the safest and most popular whitening material, and an ideal skin whitening and removing active agent in the 21st century. Arbutin, a beauty expert in the world, is recognized as the dominant skin depigmentation component.
Two types: alpha arbutin and beta arbutin
The whitening effect of α-arbutin is 10-15 times that of β-arbutin, but the relative price is much higher. Some high-end cosmetics contain alpha arbutin, typical examples are DHC's alpha series toners and creams. The amount of it added to the Department of Health stipulates a safety critical limit of 7%, and the hydroquinone contained in the product should be below 20ppm; It contains α-arbutin, Beta-Arbutin and Deoxyarbutin three different types, generally not specifically labeled, usually Beta-Arbutin (Beta-Arbutin), also used in medicine It is used as a diuretic, urinary system anti-infective, and also used as a color photographic development stabilizer. In high-end cosmetics, it can not only beautify skin care, but also have anti-inflammatory and anti-irritation properties. It is used as the main ingredient of new-type burns and scalds. Quickly relieve pain, have strong anti-inflammatory effect, quickly eliminate redness and swelling, fast healing, without leaving scars; used as a raw material for intestinal anti-inflammatory drugs, with good sterilization and anti-inflammatory effects, and no toxic side effects. Adding natural vegetable oils containing oleic acid and linoleic acid can promote the synergistic effect of arbutin.