Benefits of Alpha Arbutin

Natural Alpha Arbutin is a great substitute to hydroquinone as a natural alternative for skin lightening. Arbutin is ‘non-phenol’ which means, unlike some chemical ingredients it does not cause damage to the skin through bleaching or chemical burn.

Alpha Arbutin Uses:    

• Blocking of melanin synthesis will result in lighter skin.
• Effective in reversing problems like freckles, patches from prolonged sun exposure, age spots, and liver spots.
• Alpha Arbutin successfully blocks skin’s tyrosinase activity resulting to the prevention of melanin formation. This natural ingredient can be very beneficial in treating melasma characterized by a dark or tan skin discoloration.
• Even skin tone. When deeper penetration into skin layers is needed, Alpha Arbutin is then mixed with other active agents to help in skin repair. This will correct many hyperpigmented conditions to have a more even skin quality. Some examples of this condition is vitiligo and linea nigra caused by pregnancy.

Composition of Alpha Arbutin

Alpha Arbutin is a natural compound extracted from various natural plant resources such as bearberry plant, blueberries, cranberries, pear skins, and wheat.


This compound inhibits the tyrosinase activity thus blocking epidermal melanin biosynthesis.
Studies show that Alpha Arbutin works effectively when used generously for 2 to 3 months, for lightening the skin through blocking the production of melasma.