Alpha arbutin cream: what it does and how to use it
Alpha arbutin cream is used to help reduce the look of dark spots and uneven tone. It is generally well tolerated and works gradually, so use it daily with sunscreen for 8 weeks or more.
Alpha arbutin cream is used to help reduce the look of dark spots, marks and uneven tone. It works gradually, is generally well tolerated, and needs eight weeks or more of daily use with sunscreen.
What alpha arbutin is
Alpha arbutin is a skincare ingredient used in products for more even-looking skin. It is considered gentler than harsh options such as hydroquinone, which should only be used under a doctor's care.
How to apply it
- Patch test on your inner arm for 24 hours.
- Apply a pea-sized amount to clean skin, once a day at night for the first week.
- If your skin is comfortable, use it morning and night, with sunscreen every morning.
How long it takes
Four weeks for a first check, eight weeks or more for dark spots. Some marks fade, some do not.
What it pairs well with
Niacinamide and glutathione. Fair N Pink Advance Radiance Cream contains all three in one cream.
Who should be careful
Anyone pregnant or breastfeeding, anyone under treatment for a skin condition, and anyone with very sensitive or fragrance-allergic skin should ask a doctor first. See alpha arbutin side effects.
Alpha arbutin works best inside a simple routine; see how to reduce dark spots on the face.
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