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What Is Alpha Arbutin 2? How to Work This Ingredient into Your Routine

Brittany LeitnerBrittany Leitner
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Published on Nov 30, 2020 • 4 min read
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Sun spots, skin damage, and even pregnancy can all contribute to one thing: hyperpigmentation on the skin. Whether you’re dealing with stubborn acne scars that still haven’t gone away since your teens or melasma as a result of shifting hormones, patches of discoloration on the skin can be super frustrating.

But there are products on the market that address hyperpigmentation on the skin, and one ingredient to look out for when shopping is alpha arbutin. This ingredient can be found in many over-the-counter products that aim to reduce discoloration spots on the skin’s surface. Here are a few things to know a  bout this powerful ingredient before you try it for yourself.

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Jody A. Levine, MD, FAAD, FAAP, is a dermatologist based in New York City at Plastic Surgery & Dermatology of NYC.

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What Is Alpha Arbutin?

According to dermatologist Jody A. Levine, MD, FAAD, FAAP, “Alpha arbutin is a synthetic derivative of hydroquinone,” which essentially means that it’s more tolerable on the skin’s surface.

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