A derivative of hydroquinone, alpha arbutin evens out and brightens skin tone, lightens darkened areas, and reduces the appearance of scars. Alpha arbutin also has antioxidant properties, which may also play a role in its brightening benefits by reducing oxidative stress in the skin.

You can consider pairing arbutin and vitamin C to enhance the potency of both.

You should consider using alpha arbutin if your skin shows signs of :

sun spots, dark spots, pigmentation