Hi ! This is my first time posting on this forum.

I´m a little bit confused. I´ve seen whitening products that contain mulberry extract. Is mulberry extract linked to hydroquinone ?

Thanks.

chadazi

mullberry is natural it may be safe just like bearberry in products....they say natural is safest dont know how true this is.

Thomas1970

As far as I know, mulberry contains no hydroquinone. Plants like bearberry and pipsissewa do contain a chemical called arbutin, which when taken internally, the body will convert to hydroquinone. How much depends on the body's relative alkalinity. Hydroquinone is a urinary antiseptic, and is commonly used for such infections. Taken in moderate doses for shorter periods, it is considered relatively safe. I know not what the effects of hydroquinone on the skin are; though I know of no plants that naturally contain other than its precursor arbutin.

kkasey1982

is mulbery the same thing as bearberry?

Thomas1970

No. They are two different plants. Bearberry is usually sold in healthfood stores under its scientific name, Uva Ursi.