Alpha-Arbutin
Skin-conditioning glycoside
1. INCI e CAS
INCI: Alpha-Arbutin · CAS: 84380-01-8
2. Ruolo nella formula
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. Livelli d'uso tipici (guida di formulazione)
- For serums, the reference gives 1–2%.
- For creams, use 0.5–2% in this reference.
For dissolution, use water. Prefer mildly acid to neutral pH and limit prolonged high heat.
4. Fonti normative e conformità globale
- Treat any CosIng entry for Alpha-Arbutin as a reference only; verify the grade and intended use under current market rules.
- For a cosmetic sold in the EU, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires an assessment of the safety of the final cosmetic containing Alpha-Arbutin at the level of the finished cosmetic product.
- Review the documentation for the actual Alpha-Arbutin grade and the filing requirements for the target market.
5. Sicurezza e valutazione del rischio
This level is a cosmetic-formulation guide; it provides no evidence that a drug or OTC monograph applies and the completed formula still requires stability and patch testing.
6. Stabilità e packaging
Keep the ingredient in cool, closed bulk storage away from sunlight; evaluate packaging against the formula's susceptibility to oxidation; confirm stability and pack fit with the final formula.
7. Linguaggio dei claim (cosa dire / cosa non dire)
- The cosmetic formulation concept for Alpha-Arbutin centers on alpha-arbutin tone-care.
- This reference does not establish therapeutic outcomes, clinical cures, or a certification the finished SKU does not hold.
- The information about Alpha-Arbutin should not be cited in support of whitening, acne treatment, antiperspirant effects, sunscreen use, or hair growth.









































