Alpha Arbutin
Category: Antioxidant, Plant Extract
Known For: Skin Lightening, Anti-Aging, Hyperpigmentation, Evens Skin Tone
Natural Origin: botanically extracted from the dried leaves of plants like blueberry, cranberry and bearberry. May be produced via fermentation of soybean
WHY WE LOVE IT
Let’s chat about this powerhouse ingredient! Alpha arbutin has been shown to inhibit tyrosinase activity that limits the melanin production in your skin.
Less tyrosine and less melanin = lesser pigmentation, dark spots, and a more even complexion.
Alpha arbutin is frequently marketed as a safer alternative to hydroquinone. While hydroquinone works by killing the cells that produce pigmentation and melanin, arbutin inhibits the enzymes that stimulate pigment-producing cells.
As an antioxidant, alpha-arbutin can help neutralize skin-damaging free radicals and also help boost skin’s natural antioxidant defenses.