What does Alpha-Arbutin do?

A gentle, stable pigmentation-fader — a sensible first active for dark spots if you haven't used one before.

How long before Alpha-Arbutin shows results?

Most people see a fair result around 12 weeks of consistent use — judging earlier usually means judging too soon.

Alpha-Arbutin

Alpha-arbutin is a gentler, more stable relative of hydroquinone that fades dark spots through the same mechanism without hydroquinone's irritation risk or prescription requirement — a reasonable first pigmentation active for someone who hasn't used one before.

How to introduce it

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Target / week

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Ramp period

12w

Fair to judge by

Rules that don't bend

Sunscreen is mandatory daily — pigmentation actives are undone by unprotected sun exposure.
Kojic Acid specifically: do not combine with Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) in the same session.