Is Alpha Arbutin safe to use on skin?

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Do you know Alpha arbutin has the ability to reduce dark spots from your skin? Let's talk about some more benefits in this Q&A about Alpha arbutin safety.

Is alpha arbutin safe to use?

Alpha arbutin is an extremely safe ingredient to use. It has quite a good amount of research backing it to be safe to use!

Who should avoid using Alpha Arbutin?

It is recommended that pregnant & breast feeding women avoid using alpha arbutin.

Since it is a derivative of hydroquinone, is it safe to use?

Alpha Arbutin releases hydroquinone slowly & hence at a given time skin is not exposed too much of hydroquinone - this makes is much safer to use than as hydroquinone.

Can it be used for longer amount of time?

It is safe to be used for a long period of time.

Does Alpha Arbutin cause purging?

alpha arbutin does not cause purging and can be used by beginners as well easily.

Ingredients to be avoided with alpha arbutin

It goes well with almost all ingredients!
Works especially well when combined with other spot-fading ingredients — i.e. vitamin C, azelaic acid, kojic acid, niacinamide.

Deconstruct's range of products containing Alpha Arbutin

Improves skin texture, evens out skin tone, and combats hyperpigmentation, tanning, and freckles with this unique blend of Niacinamide and Alpha Arbutin.

By blocking melanosome transfer, 10 percentage Niacinamide in a skin brightening serum helps to reduce hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and freckles, while 0.3 percent Alpha Arbutin in a combination works on tan and brightens the skin by lowering melanin synthesis and protects the skin from UV rays.

Niacinamide and Alpha Arbutin, a unique and rare combination, works by inhibiting the synthesis of melanin, which helps to erase blemishes, marks, and hyperpigmentation.

By preventing melanosome transfer, 5 percent Niacinamide in skin clearing serum helps to reduce hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and freckles. 2 percent Alpha Arbutin in combination acts on tan and brightens the skin by lowering melanin synthesis and protecting the skin from UV rays.

FAQs

Question: Is alpha arbutin safe for skin that is sensitive?

Answer: Alpha Arbutin, unlike other skin brightening agents, is gentle and non-irritating to the skin. It is safe to use up to 2% concentrations without suffering any negative side effects. Because of its gentle nature, it is an excellent choice for sensitive skin.

Question: Is alpha arbutin safe for skin during pregnancy?

Answer: Because both arbutin and its derivatives, such as alpha-arbutin, break down to hydroquinone on the skin, it's better to avoid both during pregnancy.

Question: Is alpha arbutin safe to use everyday?

Answer: Arbutin is safe to take on a daily basis. It can be applied twice a day, depending on your skin's sensitivity.

Question: Can I use Alpha Arbutin all over my face?

Answer: Yes. You can use it to target dark spots or use it all over your face. Before applying an Alpha Arbutin product, make sure your skin is thoroughly cleansed.

Question: How much alpha arbutin is safe for skin?

Answer: It is safe to use up to 2% concentrations without suffering any negative side effects.

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