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According to my research it doesn't depigment like mono (becoming ghostly-white) but it can lighten your skin significantly and still look natural...although noone tried it yet on this forum. I'll be trying it soon, so I'll let you know.
Alpha Arbutin does not de-pigment your skin, destroy melanin, or any melanocytes (as monobenzone does). It works by temporarily inhibiting a process known as tyrosinase, which is neccesary for melanocytes to produce melanin.
By using Alpha Arbutin, your skin produces less melanin, therefore over time, you turn lighter. Alpha Arbutin is harmless, and is completely reversible and is a good alternative to many other lighteners or depigmenters such as Hydroquinone and Monobenzone.
You must use Alpha Arbutin consistently to get lighter, and use it occasionally to maintain a shade. In order to reverse the effects, you can always stop usage of Alpha Arbutin.
Alpha Arbutin does not de-pigment your skin, destroy melanin, or any melanocytes (as monobenzone does). It works by temporarily inhibiting a process known as tyrosinase, which is neccesary for melanocytes to produce melanin.
By using Alpha Arbutin, your skin produces less melanin, therefore over time, you turn lighter. Alpha Arbutin is harmless, and is completely reversible and is a good alternative to many other lighteners or depigmenters such as Hydroquinone and Monobenzone.
You must use Alpha Arbutin consistently to get lighter, and use it occasionally to maintain a shade. In order to reverse the effects, you can always stop usage of Alpha Arbutin.
LilGreg what percentage of Alpha Arbutin should I use for it to really lighten the face and body? What do you mix it with?
i'am using alhpa arbutin now every since last summer,it a good skin lightener,i went from brown to light brown,like a caramel.i'am east indian and black,i've photos to prove it
LilGreg what percentage of Alpha Arbutin should I use for it to really lighten the face and body? What do you mix it with?
For best results, stick with a dilute percentage between 4% and 8%. Anything higher may not be absorbed as readily by the skin due to Arbutin's general texture, and anything below will simply take longer to take effect. (Less A-Arbutin inhibiting properties on the Melanocytes.)
As for mixing, use something that is free of, or not based from AHAs, (such as Glycolic or Asorbic acid). A light or simple moisturizing lotion would work great, as would "Canvas base cream", specifically for custom lotion and cream manufacturing.
Thanks Lilgreg , I see you know much about alpha-arbutin. I thought Glycolic and Asorbic acid is AHA? How much percentage do I use of that also? Can you tell me more about the canvas base cream? What is your regimine now that you are using?
Haiji that's great that it worked for you. Did you make your own alpha-arbutin formula or purchase a product with alpha-arbutin already in it. I would love to see picts of your results.
Thanks Lilgreg , I see you much about alpha-arbutin. I thought Glycolic and Asorbic acid is AHA? How much percentage do I use of that also? Can you tell me more about the canvas base cream? What is your regimine now that you are using?
Glycolic and Asorbic acid(s) are indeed examples of some AHA's. (So the less amount of AHA's present in the lotion or cream, the better.) The Canvas base cream is simply a cream (some might say lotion) that is composed of very simple ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid, avocado, and sesame oils/extracts. Hyaluronic Acid happens to be nonreactive, and works well with Arbutin. It works great as a moisturizer, while allowing the active ingredient such as Arbutin to work at it's furthest extent. Creams such as these dilute actives as well to the point that they can readily be absorbed by the skin.
As for a future regimine, I've used Alpha Arbutin 5% with visible skin lightening, despite having Sun contact over this summer. I'll continue usage over the fall, and begin experimenting on Monobenzone with very low concentrations. Hopefully the two together will prevent major discoloration, or unstable repigmentation, should I be prone to it.
How many shades did the Alpha-Arbutin lighten you? It's somewhat hard for me to eally lighten when it's 90-100 degrees outside and I have to go outside...even though I use strong sunblock and try not to go outside as much. Good luck on your mono regimine. Do you think it will lighten you evenly?
How come AHA's being present in the lotion or cream, the better? What percentage do you suggest for glycolic acid, is 10% fine? Thanks for answering all my questions, as I have alot too ask.
, I see you know much about alpha-arbutin. I thought Glycolic and Asorbic acid is AHA? How much percentage do I use of that also? Can you tell me more about the canvas base cream? What is your regimine now that you are using?
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