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Alpha-Arbutin
Dear friends,
I do not have experience with alpha-arbutin and plan try it out.
Please provide me advise or sharing your experiences with alpha-arbutin.
Thank you so much for your sharing. -
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Well, where to start… It is a derivative of hydroquinone. Used for skin lightening. Blocks epidermal melanin synthesis. Water soluble (even in cold water without much stirring). Obviously less effective than hydroquinone but with less side effects. Considered to be more effective than beta-arbutin. Works pretty well with other skin lighteners. Suppliers say it’s effective from 0.2 to 2% (I use 2%). Some researches show that it is more effective for caucasian rather than ethnic skin. It will not give instant results (some difference can be seen after 2 months). The pH range 3.5-6.5. I personally use it in water based serums with other skin lighteners such as vitamin C derivatives, niacinamide, NAG etc.
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@ngarayeva001, Thanks a lot.
Why don’t we use hydroquinone in lightening cream?How effective result when you use it? Thank you so much for sharing.
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Hydroquinone is very strong and can cause hyperpigmentation if overused. It’s the most effective skin lightener and can make complexion several shades lighter. Forbidden in some countries. I know that products will hydroquinone are only available by prescription in the UK.
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Wow that is not good for facial cream
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I would not say so. It a powerful ingredient that can be very effective. However it is for professionals only. I wouldn’t formulate with it even if I could get it.
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