ARBUTIN

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Arbutin is a glycosylated hydroquinone extracted from a plant called bearberry. It is used to prevent formation of melamine as it inhibits tyrosinase. It is commercially used as a skin lightening product. It is found naturally in wheat, in pear skins and in bergenia crassifolia. Arbutin finds application in formulating products for removing pigmentation, whitening skin and improving roughness. Show more