Alpha-Arbutin
Skin-conditioning glycoside
1. INCI et CAS
INCI: Alpha-Arbutin · CAS: 84380-01-8
2. Rôle dans la formule
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. Niveaux d'emploi typiques (repère de formulation)
- Formulation guidance for serums: 1–2% as a formulation guide.
- Formulation guidance for creams: 0.5–2% for the formula.
Dissolve into water. Prefer mildly acid to neutral pH and limit prolonged high heat.
4. Sources réglementaires et conformité mondiale
- 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 a safety assessment of the complete cosmetic formula containing Alpha-Arbutin before release of the finished cosmetic.
- Confirm the received Alpha-Arbutin grade against supplier documentation, then verify the intended market's filing requirements.
5. Sécurité et évaluation des risques
The listed use rate is intended as a cosmetic-development guide; it is not evidence of drug approval or OTC authorization and the completed cosmetic needs its own patch and stability checks.
6. Stabilité et conditionnement
Keep bulk supplies closed, cool, and protected from sunlight; take oxidation sensitivity into account when selecting the final pack; check the final package and formula together for compatibility and stability.
7. Formulations d'allégations (à faire / à éviter)
- This guide frames Alpha-Arbutin's cosmetic direction around alpha-arbutin tone-care.
- The formulation note does not substantiate claims of drug activity, a clinical cure, or an undocumented product certification.
- The Alpha-Arbutin entry cannot establish skin whitening, acne treatment, antiperspirant use, sun protection, or hair growth.










































