Description

Bearberry extract turns up more and more often in natural skincare. This edible red berry (which is a favorite food of bears – hence the name) has long been used in herbal medicine. It contains ‘arbutin’, which is a natural skin brightener.

Arbutin is one of the many natural ingredient used in skin brightening creams. The mechanism of action of arbutin is through the competitive inhibition of the enzyme tyrosinase, a key enzyme in the synthesis of melanin, although it has been suggested that it may also affect other steps in the synthesis and accumulation of melanin.

INCI: Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi leaf powder

Appearance: Brown powder

Manufacturers suggested Usage : 1-10% in formulas, Add to the cool down phase.

Solubility: Disperse in water or glycerin

Applications: Cleansers and toners, creams & lotions, masks, gels and peels. Anti-aging, skin lightening and moisturizing lotions, creams and serums.

Common Uses

Bearberry extract is a natural skin lightener that works by reducing melanin production. Bearberry has been shown to be quite effective at lightening skin pigment imperfections such as age spots, sun spots, Melasma, and blotchy skin tone for a more uniform, brighter complexion. ‘Arbutin’ its main component protects the skin against damage caused by free radicals, acts as a skin whitening agent for skin de-pigmentation,  inhibits the formation of melanin pigment by inhibiting Tyrosinase activity.

PLEASE NOTE: Our products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is for information purposes and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Product image and packaging shown above is a general representation of product. Product colour may vary from batch to batch and packaging available may be different.