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.
- The stated reference for creams is 0.5–2% for the formula.
Dissolve in water. Use mildly acid to neutral pH and avoid prolonged high heat.
4. Fonti normative e conformità globale
- A CosIng listing for Alpha-Arbutin provides ingredient information, not approval of a supplied grade or finished product.
- EU cosmetics rules under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 require the completed product containing Alpha-Arbutin to receive its own safety assessment for the specific product as it will be marketed.
- Confirm the actual Alpha-Arbutin grade from supplier documentation and check requirements where the product will be sold.
5. Sicurezza e valutazione del rischio
The listed use rate is intended as a cosmetic-development guide; the note establishes neither drug approval nor OTC-monograph status so patch response and stability should be checked on the finished product.
6. Stabilità e packaging
Maintain cool, closed, light-protected storage for the bulk material; if the formula is oxidation-sensitive, an airless or pump format may be considered; assess the confirmed formula for stability and package compatibility.
7. Linguaggio dei claim (cosa dire / cosa non dire)
- The cosmetic role of Alpha-Arbutin is presented as alpha-arbutin tone-care.
- The formulation note does not demonstrate a drug effect, a clinical cure, or certification status not established for the SKU.
- The Alpha-Arbutin entry cannot establish skin whitening, treatment of acne, sweat control, UV protection, or hair-growth results.










































