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Chemical
Deoxyarbutin
Catagory
Active Ingredients
Synthetic derivative of arbutin with enhanced lipid solubility.
Significantly faster onset of melanin suppression and tyrosinase inhibition than standard arbutin.
Mechanism Of Action
Synthetically modified arbutin derivative lacking the sugar hydroxyls, dramatically improving lipid partition; exhibits high competitive inhibition of tyrosinase with faster onset of melanin clearance.
Conditions Assisted
Hyperpigmentation, Stubborn Melasma, Solar Lentigines, Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)
Side Effects
Potential skin dryness, mild stinging, or contact sensitization with prolonged high-concentration use.
Pairs Well With
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Tranexamic Acid, Ectoin
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