Arbutin, also known as arbutin, refers to an active substance extracted from the leaves or fruits of bearberry, in the form of white needle-like crystals or powders. An integrated skin depigmentation component, it can quickly penetrate into the skin, and can effectively inhibit the activity of tyrosinase in the skin and block the formation of melanin without affecting the concentration of cell proliferation.
Beta Arbutin powder is used as a skin whitening cosmetic ingredient for controlling the generation of melanin pigments, which are substances causing discoloration and freckles. It is known as a substance contained in ericaceous herbs called bearberry leaf. Discoloration and freckles occur due to reactive oxygen produced in skin by exposure to UV in sunlight, stress, atmospheric pollution, etc., which activates tyrosinase and the activated enzyme promotes the conversion of tyrosine in melanocytes (pigme…