Alpha-Arbutin
Skin Brightening Agent
Hydroquinone Release | Alpha-arbutin can release hydroquinone under certain conditions. SCCS has evaluated restricted cosmetic concentrations, making dose, purity, formulation stability, and hydroquinone contamination important safety considerations.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Hydroquinone Release | Alpha-arbutin can release hydroquinone under certain conditions. SCCS has evaluated restricted cosmetic concentrations, making dose, purity, formulation stability, and hydroquinone contamination important safety considerations.
What it does
Skin Conditioning; Depigmenting
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.