Arbutin is is an ideal additive ingredient in functional whitening cosmetics. It can effectively restrain the melanogenesis. RISHON's tests show that After application of the cosmetics which are formulated with certain amount of Arbutin, the senile yellowish brown plaque and pigmentation can evidently be diminished.

 

4-Hydroxyphenyl-alpha-D-Glucopyranoside

 

Arbutin

 

497-76-7

 

207-850-3

 

 

 

C₁₂H₁₆O₇

 

497-76-7

 

1. Alpha-Arbutin restrains the melanogenesis through the blocking mechanism on tyrosinase.
2. Alpha-Arbutin can diminish the senile yellowish brown plaque, also effective for lentigines diminishing.
3. Alpha-Arbutin can evidently diminish the pigmentation cause by ultra-violet radiation.
4. Alpha-Arbutin can improve the metabolism of sunburn skin caused by radiation.