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Min. Order (MOQ)
1 Kilogram
Arbutin is a glycoside; a glycosylated hydroquinone extracted from the bearberry plant in the genus arctostaphylos. It inhibits tyrosinase and thus prevents the formation of melanin. Arbutin is therefore used as a skin-lightening agent. Arbutin is found in wheat, and is concentrated in pear skins.