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)
- 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. Fonti normative e conformità globale
- 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. Sicurezza e valutazione del rischio
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. Stabilità e packaging
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. Linguaggio dei claim (cosa dire / cosa non dire)
- 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.










































