alpha-Arbutin NEW

alpha-Arbutin is a hydroquinone glycoside compound, chemically called 4-Hydroquinone-alpha-D-glucopyranoside, which is found in plants such as bear fruit and cranberries. It is a new kind of natural whitening active substance with no irritation, no allergy and strong compatibility. The molecular structure of arbutin has two kinds of structural and functional groups: one is glucose residue; The second is the phenol hydroxyl group. The physical state of alpha-arbutin appears white to light gray powder, more soluble in water and ethanol.

efficacy

alpha-Arbutin has better therapeutic effect on scar caused by ultraviolet burn, and has better anti-inflammatory, repairing and whitening effects. Can inhibit the production and deposition of melanin, remove stains and freckles.

Action mechanism

The whitening mechanism of α-arbutin directly inhibits tyrosinase activity, thereby reducing melanin production, rather than reducing melanin production by inhibiting cell growth or tyrosinase gene expression. Since α-arbutin is a more efficient and safer active substance for whitening, many cosmetic companies at home and abroad have adopted α-arbutin instead of β-arbutin as a whitening additive.

Application

Alpha-arbutin is a chemical similar to arbutin that inhibits the production and deposition of melanin and removes stains and freckles. Studies have shown that -arbutin can inhibit the activity of tyrosinase at relatively low concentration, and its inhibitory effect on tyrosinase is better than arbutin. Alpha-arbutin can be used as a whitening agent in cosmetics.