We look closer to arbutin, which is among the care ingredients we hear the most, especially during and after the summer months.
While anti-aging products are the perennial champions of the skincare industry, recently new terms have entered our vocabulary for brightening and healthy glowing skin. Energized skin with an even texture and even tone is a must for this healthy skin portrait. Among the popular hero ingredients that equalize skin tone, arbutin has recently come to the fore. If you pay attention to your skin care, you might be familiar with arbutin. It is especially such a popular ingredient during summer season and after that. For this very reason, we have prepared a list for all you need to know about arbutin.
Arbutin or alpha arbutin as it is used in products, is hydroquinone found in nature, which a well-known skin brightening agent. Derived from the leaves of red berries, arbutin stands out among natural brightening agents such as vitamin C, kojic acid and licorice root.
Benefits of Arbutin for Dark Spots
The amount of melanin in the skin determines the skin tone, and the melanin is activated by an enzyme called tyrosinase. When the skin meets with harmful sun rays, tyrosinase release occurs in the skin. At this point, arbutin comes into play and limits the activity of the enzyme and prevents the skin from producing excess melanin. Actually, the same situation is not limited to sunlight. Any kind of hyperpigmentation on the skin such as aging spots, scars, acne scars or melasma is eliminated thanks to arbutin.
Its Brightening Affects
Arbutin brightens not only specific spots but also the skin in general, but it should be noted that it does not lighten the skin tone. That is to say, it is safe for both dark and light skin. With aging, fatigue or an unhealthy routine, the melanin level of the skin can become unbalanced, and the skin can have a lifeless, pale tone. Regular use of arbutin restores healthy color and radiance to the skin.
Arbutin Plays Well with Other Ingredients
It is commonly known that ingredients that help with hyperpigmentation and even out skin texture are having a harsher character. Yet arbutin is among the tame ingredients. It plays well with vitamin C, AHAs, and can be used in any season. Moreover, it does not cause problems on sensitive skin and does not irritate the skin.
