Some women use various beauty products to make their skin white, smooth and radiant. Arbutin is one of the whitening ingredients that can be used safely. Arbutin is a hydroquinone derivative that is very effective as a topical or topical treatment for skin hyperpigmentation. This is why arbutin is often used as the main ingredient in various whitening skin care products, against black spots and dull skin. The Origin of Arbutin and Its Various Benefits Arbutin comes from dried leaves in several different plant species, including bearberry, blueberry, cranberry and pear tree. Arctostaphylos uva ursi, also known as bearberry, is a shrub that develops in North America, Europe and Asia. Apart from being a skin whitener, the leaves of this plant are also used in medicinal products to treat urinary tract infections, cystitis, and kidney stones. The active compound in arbutin is very effective in inhibiting the formation of melanin (pigment giving color to the skin). The more melanin, the dark...