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White crystalline Alpha-Arbutin powder in a clear glass laboratory dish on white

Alpha-Arbutin Powder

£20.00 - £230.00
£38.00
£20.00 - £230.00
£38.00

INCI Name: Alpha-Arbutin

CAS Number: 84380-01-8

Description

Alpha-Arbutin is one of the most widely used brightening actives in skin care. Made by enzymatic conversion, our alpha-arbutin is a high-purity, water-soluble white crystalline powder.

It helps visibly reduce the look of dark spots, post-blemish marks and uneven tone for a brighter, more even complexion, and is well tolerated by most skin types.

Key Properties

  • High-purity crystalline powder
  • Water-soluble
  • Brightening
  • Suitable for most skin types

Applications

  • Brightening serums
  • Spot-correcting treatments
  • Tone-evening creams and lotions

How to Use

  • Dissolve in the water phase
  • Add below 40°C
  • Most stable at a pH of around 3.5 to 6.5

Regulatory Notes

The EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety considers alpha-arbutin safe at up to 2% in face creams and 0.5% in body lotions.

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Technical Details

Product Characteristics


Appearance: White to Off-White Powder.


Solubility: Highly soluble in water.


Storage: It should be stored away from light and humidity at a temperature of 15 to 25°C.


Shelf life: Stored at the above condition, it may be stored for 3 years.

* Further documentation available with purchase

Formulation Guide

It should be processed at a maximum temperature of 40 and incorporated into the aqueous phase of a cosmetic formulation.
The final formulation should have PH between 3.5 and 6.5.
At PH higher than 8, it is likely to hydrolysed into hydroquinone.
The recommended rate of use: 0.2 to 2%.

Found In
  • The Inkey List Alpha Arbutin Serum.
  • SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment.
  • Peter Thomas Roth Pro Strength Niacinamide Discoloration Treatment