Alpha-Arbutin
Skin-conditioning glycoside
1. INCI y CAS
INCI: Alpha-Arbutin · CAS: 84380-01-8
2. Función en la fórmula
Alpha-arbutin is the alpha anomer used in cosmetic tone-care guides, commonly around 0.5–2%. Do not describe it as hydroquinone and do not claim medical depigmentation.
3. Niveles de uso típicos (guía de formulación)
- The stated reference for serums is 1–2% as a formulation guide.
- Formulation guidance for creams: 0.5–2% in this reference.
Dissolve into water. Prefer mildly acid to neutral pH and limit prolonged high heat.
4. Fuentes normativas y cumplimiento global
- Treat any CosIng entry for Alpha-Arbutin as a reference only; verify the grade and intended use under current market rules.
- An EU-market cosmetic under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires an assessment addressing the safety of the finished product that contains Alpha-Arbutin as a finished-product assessment.
- Check the supplier's technical information for the Alpha-Arbutin grade and confirm the relevant market filing list.
5. Seguridad y evaluación de riesgos
The guide records a level for cosmetic formulation purposes; the note establishes neither drug approval nor OTC-monograph status while finished-product patch and stability testing remain necessary.
6. Estabilidad y envasado
Keep bulk material sealed, cool, and out of direct sunlight; match the pack choice to the system's oxidation risk; verify the chosen pack against the tested formula.
7. Redacción de alegaciones (permitido / no permitido)
- For cosmetic use, this entry records Alpha-Arbutin in a direction centered on alpha-arbutin tone-care.
- The listed information does not support drug-treatment outcomes, clinical cures, or certifications not documented for the SKU.
- The ingredient note for Alpha-Arbutin should not be used to substantiate whitening, acne-treatment, antiperspirant, sun-protection, or hair-growth benefits.










































