Ingredient Spotlight: Alpha Arbutin

Some of the biggest skincare concerns revolve around uneven skin tone and dark spots. Did you know that age spots and ruddy skin texture can actually age you way more than fine lines? That’s true! While numerous products in the market claim to brighten and tone the skin while adding luminosity, they are made with harsh chemicals that deteriorate skin health faster than you may think. 

Introducing Alpha Arbutin 

The new buzz ingredient in the skincare niche, Alpha Arbutin is the secret to brighter skin naturally! While vitamin C, kojic acid, and licorice are some of the well-known natural skin brighteners that we are aware of, Alpha Arbutin has been more like a hidden gem. 

Safe for all skin types, Arbutin is extracted from the bearberry plant that inhibits the formation of melanin. Brown spots in the skin are formed due to pigments products in calls known as melanocytes that contain the enzymes called tyrosinase. These activate as soon as they come in contact with UV light which explains freckles and sunspots. Arbutin works as a shield and blocks tyrosinase, keeping dark spots at bay. 

How Arbutin Benefits the Skin 

Among the many other benefits of Arbutin for skin health and improvement, here are a few things that you need to know: 

• Sun Protection. After exposure to the sun, arbutin helps reduce the degree of skin darkening or tanning by inhibiting the production of tyrosinase. 
• Gentle. As it is safe for all to use, Arbutin is particularly less irritating than other alternatives in the market that tend to dry out and irritate the skin. This makes it perfect for people with sensitive skin types!
• Evens out Complexion. Most of us struggle with uneven skin tone and pigmentation. Arbutin by stopping tyrosinase helps prevent dark spots and lightens them effectively, leading to even and healthy skin. 
• A safer alternative to hydroquinone. Hydroquinone was a magic skin lightener and was used for decades till it was declared carcinogenic by FDA. Arbutin is a safer alternative for hydroquinone as it shows amazing results but works by inhibiting pigment-producing enzymes instead of killing color-producing cells. 

How to Use Arbutin 

According to skincare experts and aestheticians, arbutin can be used up to twice a day. Since it is gentle for the skin, it can be used in combination with other skin lightening and brightening ingredients as well such as chemical peels, retinol, vitamin C and AHA to maximize effects by enhancing skin absorption. Arbutin can be used during the day or at night time before using a moisturizer. Be sure to stay consistent for visibly brighter and flawless skin!   

How to Incorporate Arbutin Into Your Skincare Regimen 

Advanced Glow & Fairness Cream is a rich, indulgent moisturizer, carefully curated to deeply hydrate and brighten the skin. Infused with nature's best melanin inhibitors, this cream helps fade age spots, melasma, and all kinds of pigmentation. The Advance Glow & Fairness Cream is formulated to reduce large pores and improve the appearance of textured skin with the power of Alpha Arbutin. A top pick at Arvelon, it will help reveal a more even-toned, radiant, and lighter complexion with consistent use.

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