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Chemical
Alpha Arbutin
Catagory
Active Ingredients
Pure water-soluble hydroquinone glycoside biosynthesized by enzymatic transglycosylation.
Potent, safe tyrosinase inhibitor with 9x greater efficacy than beta-arbutin without cytotoxicity.
Mechanism Of Action
Hydroquinone glucoside with an alpha-glycosidic linkage that reversibly and competitively inhibits tyrosinase activity and blocks melanosome maturation without cytotoxic melanocyte destruction.
Conditions Assisted
Hyperpigmentation, Melasma, Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH), Sun Spots, Uneven Skin Tone
Side Effects
Low irritation potential; rare mild contact dermatitis or erythema at concentrations above 2%.
Pairs Well With
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Tranexamic Acid, Kojic Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Hyaclear 7
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