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CAS No.: | 84380-01-8 |
Formula: | C12h16o7 |
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Alpha Arbutin exhibits impressive tyrosinase inhibition and is nine times more effective than Beta-Arbutin. Very low IC50 values indicates the power of Alpha-Arbutin. The outstanding efficacy of Alphar-Arbutin is due to its perfect affinity to the active site of tyrosinase.
Alpha-Arbutin is water soluble and easily incorporated into the water phase of cosmetic formulations. It is stable againsthydrolysis as tested in the pH range from 3.5 - 6.6. Suggested concentration: 0.2% when formulated with an exfoliant or penetration enhancer, otherwise up to 2%.
Applications:
-Alpha arbutin is applied in cosmetic field.
-Alpha arbutin is applied in medical field.
Fuctions:
-Alpha arbutin can protect the skin against damage caused by free radicals.
-Alpha arbutin is a skin whitening agent which is very popular in Japan and Asian countries for skin de-pigmentation.
-Alpha arbutin inhibits the formation of melanin pigment by inhibiting Tyrosinase activity.
-Alpha arbutin is very safe skin agent for external use which does not have toxicity, stimulation, unpleasant odor or side effect such as Hydroqinone.
-Alpha arbutin was first used in medical areas as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent.
-Alpha arbutin was used particularly for cystitis, urethritis and pyelitis.
-Alpha arbutin is used for treating allergic inflammation of the skin .
-Alpha arbutin has been used to prevent pigmentation and to whiten the skin beautifully.
-Alpha arbutin can be used to whiten the skin, to prevent liver spots and freckles, to treat sunburn marks and to regulate melanogenesis.
Benifits of Alpha-Arbutin:
Arbutin is a naturally occurring derivative of hydroquinone. It is believed to be one of the best alternatives to hydroquinone as it provides the skin-lightening effect of hydroquinone without some of the risks. Arbutin is now found in a variety of skin care products aimed at lightening skin pigmentation and is the key ingredient. Skin lightening is often desired for cosmetic purposes to help fade or lighten hyperpigmentation.