
WHAT IS ALPHA ARBUTIN?
Alpha Arbutin is a naturally occurring compound and a derivative of hydroquinone (a popular skin-lightening ingredient) extracted from the dried leaves of plants like blueberry, cranberry and bearberry. It works as an effective skin-lightening agent, fading pigmentation and spots caused by breakouts, age factor or sun damage. And, along with its excellent brightening abilities, Alpha Arbutin is also known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Uneven skin tone, dark spots and scars are some of the biggest skin care concerns caused by UV exposure. Alpha Arbutin blocks the activity of tyrosinase by slowing down the pigmentation process caused by UV rays. This helps your skin keep dark spots and tan at bay.
While many products and ingredients claim to brighten skin, Alpha Arbutin is one that most people have never heard of, but having said this, it is gaining its popularity as a powerful skin brightener without any of the potential problematic side effects of its brightening counterparts have. The main reason which makes this ingredient so unique is that it is not only effective, but is also safe and works well for all skin types and tones. If you experience post-blemish redness, age spots, or acne scars then Alpha Arbutin is very effective at treating these ailments. It also helps to even out skin tone and reduce overall redness. If you have sensitive skin, then it is worth giving Alpha Arbutin a try since it is known for being gentler than other skin brighteners like Retinol and Glycolic acid. Arbutin forms an active ingredient in many anti-aging and skin-lightening products and is suitable for all the skin conditions be it oily, dry, normal, combination, or even sensitive skin.
WHAT ARE THE TOP 3 ARBUTIN SKIN CARE BENEFITS?
Alpha Arbutin functions similarly to hydroquinone but with reduced risk factors. This ingredient poses minimal irritation and sensitization risk, making it a more tolerable alternative to hydroquinone. Arbutin slowly releases hydroquinone over time, thus inhibiting tyrosinase and effectively stops the extra production of melanin as well as blocks the production of tyrosinase. Ultimately this reduces the degree of skin darkening and dark spots without any harmful side effects.
Natural skin lightening agent – TREATS HYPERPIGMENTATION
Alpha Arbutin helps to reduce sun damage on your skin by reducing the degree of melanin production and sun sensitivity. This natural ingredient can be very beneficial in treating melasma characterized by brown patches, dark spots or discoloration. Given its skin brightening qualities, Alpha Arbutin is shown to help in reducing the intensity of these patches. Being a stable water-soluble compound, it safely and visibly fades dark spots, blemishes and hyper-pigmentation without irritation by inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase. It is not only known to reduce the appearance of sun spots but also helps in preventing them.
Brightens complexion – GET THE GLOW
Alpha Arbutin is a safe skin-brightening ingredient that can actually brighten your complexion to reveal a younger looking skin. It reduces the appearance of sun spots and discolored patches by reducing the amount of melanin produced in your skin. It fades discoloration caused by inflammation and environmental stressors and at the same time evening out skin tone. Arbutin does not permanently bleach your skin, it actually brightens your skin by slowing down the melanin production. It is indeed a safe option for all skin tones as it does not change the skin colour, only evens out your complexion. It brightens the darker areas of the skin (sun damage, melasma and hyper-pigmentation), resulting in a natural even skin tone, looking healthier and vibrant.
Less Aggressive than hydroquinone – SAFE & STILL POWERFUL
Alpha Arbutin is frequently advertised as a safer alternative to hydroquinone. While hydroquinone works by killing the cells that produce pigmentation and melanin, Alpha Arbutin inhibits the enzymes that stimulate pigment-producing cells that minimizes the melanin production in your skin. Unlike other skin brightening ingredients, Alpha Arbutin is gentle and less irritating on the skin. This is due to its active components that are released slowly. It is safe to use in concentrations of up to 2% without experiencing any harsh side effects and a great alternative for sensitive skin types given its mild nature.

WHAT ARE THE OTHER BENEFITS OF USING ALPHA ARBUTIN?
Sun protection properties
Bearberry plant in Alpha Arbutin is found to have sun protection and anti-oxidant properties enabling it to maintain the balance of free radicals in the body. It tends to neutralize the free radicals and helps fight the early signs of aging, such as wrinkles and fine lines. Therefore, Alpha Arbutin helps protect your skin against harmful UV rays and age-causing free radicals, resulting in a clearer and healthier skin.
Smoothening skin tone
Alpha Arbutin not just only lightens the skinβs complexion but also notably fades away tough acne scars, dark spots and prevents future breakouts. It works on the skin texture, calming the uneven tone and brightens the skin and slowly provides a radiant glow to it. Over time, it does improve the skin texture and helps smooth the scarred and uneven skin. If you have a dry, aging and scaly skin, you can also significantly benefit from Alpha Arbutinβs topical use. It protects, moisturizes and nourishes the skin, giving you a smoother, youthful look.
Less irritating on the skin
Arbutin releases its active component, hydroquinone, slowly and gradually into the skin, making it less irritating than the other skin-lightening ingredients. People are confident using this active ingredient knowing that it will not pose danger to their skin. Due to the presence of active components released very slowly, it is less drying and irritating.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR ALPHA ARBUTIN TO LIGHTEN SKIN?
Just like hydroquinone and other skin whitening agents, Alpha Arbutin works by inhibiting the function and activity of tyrosinase, an oxidizing enzyme that is responsible for the production of melanin in the body. Less melanin means less pigmentation. On being applied topically, Alpha Arbutin, gets absorbed in the skin, targets the tyrosinase enzyme, and inhibits its action. The pigmentation gradually fades away with regular use, leaving your skin evenly toned without any undesirable spots and patches. It will take about 2 months of consistent topical use of Arbutin before you begin to see improvements. Remember – consistency is key for best results. You may use for a maximum of 3 months to target hyper-pigmentation but do not use this active ingredient every day, for longer than 3 months at a time.
We need to understand that Alpha Arbutin only affects the tyrosinase activity and has no permanent action on our skin’s melanocytes. Consistently using Alpha Arbutin will reduce the hyper-pigmented areas and spots on the skin as long as the tyrosinase stays blocked. Therefore if you discontinue using this active ingredient, the skin-lightening effect will continue for a few more weeks and then eventually wear off.
HOW TO USE ALPHA ARBUTIN?
You can apply Arbutin product directly to the areas on your face affected by hyper-pigmentation as spot treatment, or you can apply to your entire face (avoid eyes, lips, and mouth). Besides your face, your chest and hands are other areas that hyper-pigmentation can affect as well. Therefore, you can also apply Arbutin to the tops of your hands and chest. Always hydrate your skin twice a day with a moisturizer after topical application of Arbutin. Let your Arbutin cream or serum fully dry before applying your moisturizer. If you apply moisturizer right away, the Arbutin will not have a chance to get absorbed into your skin enough to work its magic. Arbutin can make your skin more vulnerable to sunburn and more sensitive to UV rays. Melanin helps protect your skin from sunburn, and since Arbutin limits melanin production, it leaves your skin more susceptible to sunburn. If you are trying to lighten hyper-pigmentation, limit your time in the sun and apply sunscreen daily.
Alpha Arbutin can be used twice daily. For effective results, use it in combination with skin lightening creams, lotions, gels, cleansers, serums and masks. Alpha Arbutin is water soluble and easily incorporated into the water phase of cosmetic formulations. You can use it in 1-2 percent concentration, when incorporating into your skincare formulation. To boost its benefits, you can also apply Alpha Arbutin alongside Vitamin C, Niacinamide or after exfoliating with an AHA. Make sure to apply it to clean, dry skin, before moisturizing. Do remember that patience is key for optimal results. It will take 1-2 months of consistent topical use of Alpha Arbutin before you begin to see improvements.
HOW TO INCLUDE ARBUTIN IN YOUR DAILY SKINCARE ROUTINE ?
Alpha Arbutin is the ideal active ingredient for skin lightening and anti-aging cosmetics like serums, toners, creams, lotions, essences, face masks and foundations. Pure Alpha Arbutin comes in powdered form and this powder must not be applied directly into a skin because of its potency which may cause a burning sensation. In addition, it has to be dissolved thoroughly before it can be mixed directly into any skin care product. Otherwise the Arbutin will just sit in the mixture like flaky chunks of powder and will not spread evenly across your skin. Be sure to always buy pure Alpha Arbutin https://greenherbology.com/product/alpha-arbutin-powder/ and never create any skincare product which has more than 2% of Alpha Arbutin.
Below we are sharing a DIY video clip showing a simple step by step procedure on how to make your own night cream using Alpha Arbutin. All the ingredients are natural and obtainable at our website https://greenherbology.com/
Recipe: How To Make Night Cream With Alpha Arbutin and Kojic Acid (Skin Brightener)
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Alpha Arbutin, the most effective skin whitening ingredient available in the market, along with Kojic Acid both proven to deliver concrete skin brightening effects
When used consistently, this silky cream will help address issues such as dark spots, hyperpigmentation, sun damage and skin tone irregularities, leaving you with a beautiful, smooth, bright and even skin tone that will be the envy of your friends!
Kojic Acid enriched with the power of Alpha Arbutin, treats pigmentation, protects & promotes healthy radiance all day long! It penetrates deeply to give filter-free skin and minimize recurrence of discoloration and evens out skin tone πππ
WHAT DO YOU NEED β
π Calendula Hydrosol https://greenherbology.com/product/ca…
π Alpha Arbutin https://greenherbology.com/product/al…
π Kojic Acidhttps://greenherbology.com/product/ko…
π Emulsifier France https://greenherbology.com/product/em…
π Vitamin E https://greenherbology.com/product/vi…
HOW TO MAKE β
Add 50ml Calendula Hydrosol into beaker
Add 0.5% Alpha Arbutin ( 3% per total 50ml)
Add 0.5% Kojic Acid ( 3% per total 50ml)
Add 3% Emulsifier France (depending on how thick you want)
Stir well again until a thick paste is formed
Add 2,3 drops of Vitamin E
Stir again until well mixed
Get your bottle and pour it in carefully
Ready to use! Can be stored in freezer
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π₯ You can add essential oils to achieve more benefits and good scent!
π₯ You can add preservative to extend the shelf life