Can Alpha Arbutin and Hydrogen Peroxide (35%) really lighten the skin? Hs anyone used this, if so how many shades did you lighten and what are the directions? I want to light about 4 shades lighter.

Golden_Girl

Can someone please answer...

XOXOlove

i don't think hydrogen peroxide can be used as a lightener. people usually use it for cuts and burns. it can lighten hairs too. arbutin however can be used on the skin.

Golden_Girl

thanks for answering...i thought no one was going to answer.

tai18

alpha arbutin wont lighten your skin it just takes out discoloration

Golden_Girl

I read that the Alpha Arbutin can do a number of things. That it's good for brightening the skin, prevent tanning, and helps with discolorations:
"Alpa Arbutin’s manufacturers proclaim that the active, pure substance works on removing “liver spots”, brightening skin color, and inhibiting tanning (even after UV sun exposure) and darkening of the skin BETTER than d-kojic acid and hydroquinone..."
Alpha Arbutin - The Alpha Skin Whitening Agent that Works Fast—Advanced Skin Care and Beauty Treatment Reviews - SkinGeek.com
But that it's works better when mixed with other lightening ingredients. But, I wonder what works best with Alpha Arbutin when combined to lighten all of the skin then?

lilgreg1

(Accept my apologies if this is a bit late or considered a bump)

To be honest, and as a user of Alpha Arbutin, it does lighten skin. Arbutin in general inhibits a process known as "tyrosinase", which in more specifically is the use of Tyrosine (An amino acid/enzyme that is REQUIRED for melanin production) to form melanin.

Albino's, or in other words people with color/melanin deficiency lack this process entirely, and therefore are pale white in every aspect, with the exception of blood-red eyes. Of course, usage of Arbutin stops about 30-70% of the process, and therefore over the course of time the remaining melanin wears off, while production of new melanin cells are slowed down. This is initially the reason why using Arbutin does not make you an "Albino" as well. (Only skin contact + reduced production, not complete removal.)

Just a note:
- Using Arbutin requires that you maintain use for months. You may gain a bit of color back if the process of Tyrosinase starts up again.
- Alpha-(Arbutin) is considered 8-10x stronger than the Beta version. Neither present any side effects whatsoever, and in terms of strength, just refer to effectiveness on skin.
-Using Arbutin does affect and lower the reaction of your skin to UV rays, but it is still advised that you use SunBlock with a high SPF whenever necessary. Exposure may lower the effectiveness of Arbutin, or prompt melanin production by a small margin.
- Mixing Arbutin may not be the best idea. Use basic creams when diluting, as AHA's and other products of similar make-up, such as Glycol(ic) [acid], may inhibit the existing effectiveness of Arbutin.

Golden_Girl

So your saying the Alpha Arbutin can prevent melanin production up to 30-70%? I want to lighten about 4-5 shades and then maintain by using a lightener 2-3 times weekly. Where did you purchase your a-arbutin from and was it the pure arbutin or was it pre-mixed into a cream base? And what percentage did you use to see good lightening? I already know it is stronger than b-arbutin, but I still have many questions to ask about a-arbutin, as I have never used the pure or highly concentrated.

meagro5

yes lilreg1 i'd like to know where did you purchase yours from

lilgreg1

It takes many months for Alpha Arbutin to fully remove 3 or even 4 shades. It's a great skin maintainer however, and poses no real safety hazards. Due to forum rules concerning advertising, I'll be more than happy to list brand-name Alpha Arbutin creams that can be found in a variety of places both online and in specialty shops, rather than direct sites.

Several branded creams that have proven useful through Alpha Arbutin:
* Skinbright Skin Brightener
* Revitol Skin Lightener
* Nano DNA Lightener

** A simple search engine search will find you the appropriate sites or companies that sell these brands. It's possible to find pure Alpha Arbutin, but requires high precision to mix within the correct ratio; highly concentrated Alpha Arbutin will not mix or dilute properly, while too low concentrated is considered ineffective. **

Skinbright and Nano both guarantee first-time results (Upto a shade or even two depending on your original shade) within the first 30 days of usage.