Tone and brightness
Arbutin
Arbutin, the brightening molecule of bearberry leaves, and alpha-arbutin, its stable lab-made form.
- Antioxidant
- Conditions skin
- What it is
- A brightening ingredient found in bearberry and pear leaves.
- What it does
- Used in serums and ampoules, often with niacinamide or tranexamic acid, for a more even-looking tone.
- How often
- In daily brightening skincare or occasional masks, at the frequency the whole formula calls for.
This is arbutin, which is commonly avoided during pregnancy, so ask your doctor or midwife before using it. This isn't medical advice.
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