What is Alpha Arbutin?

Arbutin is a Hydroquinone derivative containing -D-Glucopyranoside, extracted or synthesized from plant sources such as dried blueberries, cranberries, strawberries and pear tree leaves. The difference with Hydroquinone is that Arbutin does not damage the natural melanin cells in the body. Arbutin has the ability to inhibit skin pigment cells, helping to fade melasma and freckles, bringing naturally bright white skin without causing irritation. This ingredient has been certified by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a gentle skin whitening ingredient and does not cause unwanted side effects like Hydroquinone, although the effect will be slower. .

Arbutin is divided into two types in cosmetic preparation: Alpha Arbutin and Beta Arbutin:

Alpha Arbutin exists in the form of white crystalline powder, easily soluble in solvents, so it absorbs extremely well and brings the fastest skin whitening effect. This is not a natural substance but must be complexly chemically synthesized in the purest, most concentrated and most expensive state.
Beta Arbutin is derived from plants, extracted from many fruits and fruit peels, so the natural whitening effect is nearly 20 times lower than Alpha Arbutin.
Both Beta and Alpha Arbutin forms inhibit melanin production. However, Alpha Arbutin is more stable and has a stronger tyrosinase inhibitory effect than the Beta form.

What effect does Alpha Arbutin have on skin?

Arbutin appears in many cosmetics because this ingredient brings many unexpected benefits to your skin. What does Alpha Arbutin do? Let’s take a look at some of the following main uses with MY.NANO :

Alpha Arbutin has the effect of preventing skin hyperpigmentation and fading dark spots and melasma: Alpha Arbutin has been proven to inhibit tyrosinase (an enzyme responsible for synthesizing melanin to create skin pigmentation), from Therefore, it reduces the appearance of brown spots, freckles, age spots, acne, dark spots, melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation…, making you more radiant and giving you a more perfect appearance.
Alpha Arbutin helps fight damaging free radicals and prevent the development of oxidation, is anti-inflammatory and neutralizes free radicals. Alpha Arbutin helps prevent the appearance of premature signs of aging on the skin. Brings vitality and youthful beauty to the skin.
Alpha Arbutin helps reduce acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation: With safe anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, Alpha Arbutin has the effect of soothing the skin and diffusing the formation of acne.
Alpha Arbutin has the effect of improving skin tone and solving uneven skin tone: Arbutin has the ability to inhibit Tyrosinase synthesis, so it will help the skin tone more evenly, giving it a perfect appearance. Besides, this active ingredient still helps solve other skin problems such as skin pigmentation and reduced skin elasticity.