{"title":"Brightening Actives","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrightening actives help visibly reduce dark spots, post-blemish marks and uneven skin tone. Choose water-soluble alpha-arbutin for serums, oil-soluble kojic acid dipalmitate for creams, azelaic acid for products aimed at blemish-prone skin, or L-glutathione as an antioxidant brightener.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more tone-evening options, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vitamins\"\u003evitamin C derivatives\u003c\/a\u003e and the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/actives\"\u003eactives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alpha-arbutin-powder","title":"Alpha-Arbutin Powder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eINCI Name: Alpha-Arbutin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCAS Number: 84380-01-8\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha-Arbutin\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-purity crystalline powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-soluble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for most skin types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightening serums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot-correcting treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone-evening creams and lotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve in the water phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd below 40°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost stable at a pH of around 3.5 to 6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRegulatory Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety considers alpha-arbutin safe at up to 2% in face creams and 0.5% in body lotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brightening-actives\"\u003ebrightening actives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hybrid Ingredients","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":45578269786408,"sku":"HI-ARBUTIN-20G","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g","offer_id":45578269819176,"sku":"HI-ARBUTIN-50G","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":45578269851944,"sku":"HI-ARBUTIN-100G","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"250g","offer_id":45578269884712,"sku":"HI-ARBUTIN-250G","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":45578269917480,"sku":"HI-ARBUTIN-500G","price":230.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/4410\/2952\/files\/alpha-arbutin-powder-hybrid-ingredients.png?v=1792314234"},{"product_id":"kojic-acid-dipalmitate-powder","title":"Kojic Acid Dipalmitate Powder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eINCI Name: Kojic Acid Dipalmitate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCAS Number: 79725-98-7\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKojic Acid Dipalmitate (KAD)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an oil-soluble derivative of kojic acid. Unlike kojic acid, it is stable to light, heat and metal ions and does not discolour, so it keeps formulations looking right over their shelf life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKAD helps visibly reduce dark spots and uneven tone and is easy to add to the oil phase of creams, lotions and make-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil-soluble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable to light, heat and oxidation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not discolour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable from pH 4 to 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightening creams and lotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone-evening serums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake-up and BB creams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun care and after-sun products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve in the heated oil phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical use level: 1–5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brightening-actives\"\u003ebrightening actives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hybrid Ingredients","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":45582648312104,"sku":"HI-KOJICDP-25G","price":30.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":45582648344872,"sku":"HI-KOJICDP-50G","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":45582648377640,"sku":"HI-KOJICDP-100G","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":45582648410408,"sku":"HI-KOJICDP-250G","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":45582648443176,"sku":"HI-KOJICDP-500G","price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000g","offer_id":45582648475944,"sku":"HI-KOJICDP-1KG","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/4410\/2952\/files\/kojic-acid-dipalmitate-powder.png?v=1792234465"},{"product_id":"azeco-azelaic-acid-powder","title":"Azeco – Premium Azelaic Acid Powder (Made in Europe)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eINCI Name: Azelaic Acid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCAS Number: 123-99-9\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium grade · Made in Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAzeco\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003epremium-grade azelaic acid powder manufactured in Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a high-purity, cosmetic-grade dicarboxylic acid, the same molecule that occurs naturally in grains such as wheat and barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all azelaic acid is the same. Many low-cost powders sold online come from unbranded sources with little traceability. Azeco gives you a consistent, European-made material from a named source, so you can formulate with confidence from batch to batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn skin care, azelaic acid is valued for refining skin texture, helping skin look clearer and visibly evening out tone. It is a common choice for products aimed at blemish-prone, uneven or redness-prone skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Azeco\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium cosmetic grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-purity white powder with consistent quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded, traceable source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps refine the look of skin texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps visibly even skin tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for creams, gels and serums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreams and gels for blemish-prone skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone-evening serums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToners and facial cleansers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoorly soluble in water at room temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonly dispersed as a fine suspension in a gel or cream base, or dissolved with heat and glycols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulate at a final pH of around 4 to 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRegulatory Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigher strengths of azelaic acid are used in licensed medicines. Cosmetic products must not claim to treat skin conditions such as acne or rosacea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/actives\"\u003ecosmetic actives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hybrid Ingredients","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":45737822552360,"sku":"HI-AZELAIC-25G","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":45737822585128,"sku":"HI-AZELAIC-50G","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":45737822617896,"sku":"HI-AZELAIC-100G","price":44.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":45737822650664,"sku":"HI-AZELAIC-250G","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":45737822683432,"sku":"HI-AZELAIC-500G","price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/4410\/2952\/files\/azeco-azelaic-acid-fine-powder.png?v=1792232986"},{"product_id":"l-glutathione-powder-cosmetic-grade","title":"L-Glutathione Powder – Cosmetic Grade","description":"\u003ch2\u003eINCI Name: Glutathione\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCAS Number: 70-18-8\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Glutathione (reduced form)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tripeptide antioxidant found naturally in the body. This cosmetic-grade powder is used in skin care to help protect against oxidative stress and in brightening formulations for a more even-looking complexion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosmetic-grade reduced L-glutathione\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-soluble powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntioxidant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for brightening and anti-ageing products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightening serums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntioxidant creams and lotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheet masks and essences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve in the water phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd below 40°C during cool-down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlutathione oxidises easily – protect from air and light and consider adding a supporting antioxidant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the formulation mildly acidic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/antioxidants\"\u003eantioxidants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hybrid Ingredients","offers":[{"title":"25g","offer_id":45737971253544,"sku":"HI-GLUTATH-25G","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g","offer_id":45737971286312,"sku":"HI-GLUTATH-50G","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":45737971319080,"sku":"HI-GLUTATH-100G","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":45737971351848,"sku":"HI-GLUTATH-250G","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/4410\/2952\/files\/l-glutathione-cosmetic-powder.png?v=1792234705"},{"product_id":"4-butylresorcinol-powder","title":"4-Butylresorcinol Powder – Brightening Active","description":"\u003ch2\u003eINCI Name: Butylresorcinol\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCAS Number: 18979-61-8\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4-Butylresorcinol\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most potent brightening actives used in skin care. It works by inhibiting tyrosinase, the enzyme that drives melanin production, helping visibly reduce dark spots, post-blemish marks and uneven skin tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is effective at very low levels, a small pack goes a long way. It is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder and suits serums, spot treatments and tone-evening creams, and it pairs well with other brightening actives such as niacinamide and vitamin C derivatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotent tyrosinase inhibitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective at low use levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite to off-white powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs well with other brightening actives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightening serums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark spot and spot-correcting treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone-evening creams and lotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical use level 0.1–0.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-dissolve in a glycol, alcohol or the oil phase before adding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd during the cool-down phase, below 60°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brightening-actives\"\u003ebrightening actives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hybrid Ingredients","offers":[{"title":"5g","offer_id":56985674121602,"sku":"HI-BUTYLRES-5G","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":56985674383746,"sku":"HI-BUTYLRES-10G","price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g","offer_id":56985674416514,"sku":"HI-BUTYLRES-25G","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":56985674449282,"sku":"HI-BUTYLRES-50G","price":27.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":56985674482050,"sku":"HI-BUTYLRES-100G","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/4410\/2952\/files\/4-butylresorcinol-powder-petri-dish.png?v=1792338698"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.hybridingredients.co.uk\/collections\/brightening-actives.oembed","provider":"Hybrid Ingredients","version":"1.0","type":"link"}