Do you really know about the “whitening star” arbutin?

Arbutin is a substance that can achieve whitening effects extracted from bear fruit leaves. It can block the synthesis of melanin, thereby achieving a certain whitening effect. It is also an ideal skin whitening and active agent in the 21st century. It will not produce any negative effects such as toxicity, irritation, or sensitization, and it also has certain bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effects. Thus becoming the new favorite in the whitening industry.
The main function of arbutin is to help fade spots and whiten skin, so arbutin is added to many whitening products. Arbutin can inhibit the activity of tyrosinase in the body, prevent the oxidation of tyrosine, affect the synthesis of dopa and dopaquinone, inhibit the production of melanin, and reduce the deposition of skin pigments, thereby brightening and whitening the skin. Effect.
Arbutin also has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. The main raw material of common burn and scald medicines includes arbutin. If it is applied to the burned area, it can effectively reduce inflammation, swelling and speed up wound healing. Arbutin is also commonly found in some acne treatment and other products.

*What are the precautions for using arbutin?
1. Whether it is β-arbutin or α-arbutin, it can only be used externally and cannot be taken orally. This must be kept in mind to avoid adverse effects on the body.
2. When using arbutin, pay attention to the combination. For example, if arbutin is used with methylparaben, it is easy to produce harmful substances that are irritating to the skin, thus causing a variety of skin problems.
3. When using arbutin, you need to pay attention to avoid sunlight exposure. If used improperly, it will not only not inhibit melanin, but also cause the precipitation of melanin color. So try to use arbutin at night!