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Deoxyarbutin
According to the literature, Deoxyarbutin is many times more effective than Arbutin, but also sensitive to oxidation (echoes of vitamin C!)
Has anyone here tried it? Any thoughts? Sources other than China? -
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In Europe the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety states:
“Does the SCCS consider, on the basis of the provided scientific data, the use of
deoxyarbutin to be safe for consumers in cosmetic products in a concentration up to
3% in face creams?
Although on the basis of the provided scientific data the use of deoxyarbutin as such
can be considered safe for consumers in cosmetic products in a concentration up to
3% in face creams, hydroquinone will be formed at levels which raise concerns with
regard to the safety of such products during life-cycle of the product (e.g. storage
conditions and stability under in-use conditions). Therefore, the overall conclusion of
the SCCS is that the use of deoxyarbutin up to 3% in face creams is not safe.”
(Emphasis mine).See ec.europa.eu/health/scientific_committees/consumer_safety/docs/sccs_o_183.pdf
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Thank you!
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