Uneven skin tone and dark spots are some of the most common skincare concerns. And if you’ve already tried go-to brightening ingredients like vitamin C, hydroquinone, or licorice extract, you’re probably searching for the next best thing for your skincare routine.
Enter arbutin. It’s a powerful skincare brightener that targets pigmentation and uneven skin. Even better, its brightening power doesn’t come with potential side effects. Here’s everything you need to know to revive your complexion with arbutin.
What Is Arbutin?
Arbutin is an antioxidant derived from plants (such as the bearberry) or produced in a lab. While the plant-derived form is called beta-arbutin, the synthetic forms are alpha-arbutin and deoxyarbutin.
Arbutin helps reduce melanin production, improve the appearance of dark spots, and minimize post-inflammatory pigmentation. As a glycosylated hydroquinone, it’s essentially the gold standard of skin lightening.
And if you have sensitive skin, there’s good news. Arbutin comes with all the skincare benefits of hydroquinone without the risks of skin irritation or sensitization. It’s safe for all skin types, and offers better stability, longer efficacy, and no risk of sensitivity.
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How Does Arbutin Brighten Skin?
Arbutin naturally breaks down into hydroquinone, which helps inhibit melanin production. So when you make arbutin a regular ingredient in your skincare ritual, it can help even your skin tone, minimize dark spots, and treat other skin pigmentation concerns.
Like its skin-brightening counterparts, arbutin helps lighten skin and reduce UV-induced pigmentation without increasing your sensitivity to the sun. It can also help fade discoloration, scars, or blotchy spots caused by inflammation and environmental stressors. With arbutin, you can truly nourish your skin from within.
Besides its unrivaled brightening abilities, arbutin also has impressive antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This do-it-all ingredient can neutralize free radicals and protect your skin from oxidative damage.
How Do You Use Arbutin?
Dreaming of glowing, luminous skin? If you want to elevate your skincare routine, try using a brightening face serum formulated with arbutin. Since it doesn’t interact negatively with other skincare ingredients, you can easily work it into your existing skincare ritual. Plus, you can use it with other brightening ingredients—like vitamin C and niacinamide—to combat hyperpigmentation and dull skin.
To treat yourself to luxurious skincare, apply a natural collagen face mask with arbutin and other skin-brightening ingredients to create a spa-worthy experience. Follow the directions on your skincare product, but as a general rule of thumb, you’ll want to apply arbutin twice daily on clean skin for maximum results.
Remember: Trying any new skincare ingredient can always come with a slight risk of irritation. Most people can use arbutin consistently without taking a break—but to play it safe, you should try testing it on a small spot before applying it to your entire face.
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