Cosmetic raw ingredient for professional cosmetic formulation only. This is not a finished cosmetic product. Do not apply directly to skin or mix into skincare in your hand.
JustGlow Alpha Arbutin Powder is supplied for developing cosmetic formulations. Its formulation role is water-soluble cosmetic tone-care active. Suitable product-development applications include professionally developed face creams, serums and body lotions for more even-looking skin tone.
Formulation guide: For the complete guide to Alpha-Arbutin, water-phase incorporation, EU product-type limits, pH, cool-down processing, chelation, packaging, preservation, active pairings, troubleshooting and stability testing, read the Alpha Arbutin formulation guide in Ingredients A–Z.
Technical Details
| INCI name | Alpha-Arbutin |
|---|---|
| Physical form | White to off-white powder |
| Function | Water-soluble cosmetic tone-care active |
| Solubility / phase | Water-soluble |
| Formulation use level | Product-type and market dependent; EU limits: 2% in face creams and 0.5% in body lotions |
Formulation Applications
Professionally developed face creams, serums and body lotions for more even-looking skin tone. Ingredient properties describe its role in formulation; they do not guarantee the performance or suitability of an untested finished product.
How to Incorporate
Pre-dissolve in deionised water and add during cool-down below 40°C. A development pH of approximately 4.8–5.2 should be verified by stability testing. Alpha-Arbutin and Arbutin are distinct ingredients. EU restrictions also require hydroquinone to remain as low as possible and no higher than the unavoidable trace level; verify compliance for the destination market.
Percentages refer to the total finished formulation by weight unless expressly stated otherwise. They are development guidance, not a universal safe maximum. Use an accurate balance and follow the current raw-material specification. Confirm concentration, processing conditions and suitability through finished-product assessment.
Professional Use and Safety
Incorporate into a properly formulated cosmetic before use. Do not ingest, inject or use as a medicine. Applying oils or creams first does not dilute a raw ingredient applied afterwards. Do not add to a purchased finished product without reformulation and appropriate testing.
Read the Safety Data Sheet before handling and use its specified protective measures. Assess stability, packaging compatibility and microbiological quality, including preservative efficacy where appropriate. The finished-product manufacturer is responsible for safety assessment and compliance in the intended market.
Storage and Technical Documents
Keep tightly closed and protected from contamination, light and moisture. Follow the batch label and current technical documents for storage temperature and shelf life. Request the current JustGlow Safety Data Sheet and batch-specific Certificate of Analysis before formulation.