alpha-Arbutin

α-Arbutin is a tyrosinase inhibitor with the molecular formula C12H16O7 and a CAS number of 84380-01-8.  It  has a good therapeutic effect on scars caused by ultraviolet burns, and it has good anti-inflammatory, repair and whitening effects.  It can inhibit the production and deposition of melanin, and remove pigmentation and freckles.  It is widely used in whitening skin care products by inhibiting melanin production and has the characteristics of being highly effective and gentle.  

    Compared with β -arbutin, α -arbutin has higher stability and a more significant whitening effect.  In addition, it is also used in the medical field to treat pigmentation disorders.  As an active ingredient of natural origin, α -arbutin is highly safe and suitable for long-term use, making it a preferred ingredient for high-end cosmetics and medical aesthetic products.