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)
- For serums, the reference gives 1–2% in this reference.
- 0.5–2% is listed for creams as a formulation guide.
For dissolution, use water. Prefer mildly acid to neutral pH and limit prolonged high heat.
4. Fuentes normativas y cumplimiento global
- CosIng may identify Alpha-Arbutin as an ingredient, but its entry does not approve a material grade or finished formula.
- The finished-product provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 require an assessment of the safety of the final cosmetic containing Alpha-Arbutin rather than for an ingredient name alone.
- Use the supplier TDS to confirm grade-specific details for Alpha-Arbutin and review the destination market's requirements.
5. Seguridad y evaluación de riesgos
Treat the listed amount as cosmetic-development guidance; it is not evidence of drug approval or OTC authorization and the completed cosmetic needs its own patch and stability checks.
6. Estabilidad y envasado
For bulk storage, avoid warmth and direct sun and keep the container closed; for oxidation-sensitive formulas, consider an airless or pump pack; follow with stability and packaging checks on the confirmed batch.
7. Redacción de alegaciones (permitido / no permitido)
- The recorded cosmetic positioning for Alpha-Arbutin highlights alpha-arbutin tone-care.
- This product entry does not establish therapeutic effects, curative outcomes, or unsupported certification statements.
- The ingredient record for Alpha-Arbutin does not establish a whitening result, acne-treatment effect, antiperspirant use, sunscreen performance, or hair growth.










































