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    Megan30 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 19, 2006, 05:10 AM
    Mulberry Extract
    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.
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    Jul 27, 2006, 12:43 PM
    Mullberry is natural it may be safe just like bearberry in products... they say natural is safest don't know how true this is.
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    Jul 28, 2006, 01:38 AM
    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.
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    Jul 29, 2006, 11:26 AM
    Is mulbery the same thing as bearberry?
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    Jul 30, 2006, 04:06 AM
    No. They are two different plants. Bearberry is usually sold in healthfood stores under its scientific name, Uva Ursi.
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    Jan 29, 2011, 12:05 PM
    Webmd has a video on this,from "Ask the Dermatologist" The dermatoligist says it is a over the counter subsitute for the prescribed hydroquinone, which can lighten circles under eyes and other skin pigmentation issues. Licorice extract also does this.

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