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)
- 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. 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 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. Sécurité et évaluation des risques
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. Stabilité et conditionnement
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. Formulations d'allégations (à faire / à éviter)
- 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.










































