Alpha Arbutin vs Vitamin C for Hyperpigmentation, Dark Spots, Acne Spots, and Melasma. Vitamin C or Arbutin. Alpha Arbutin and Vitamin C Serum.
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Timeline | Chapters
00:00 - Intro
0:55 - What is Alpha Arbutin?
1:50 - Tyrosinase Blockers
2:14 - Which is Better?
2:41 - What About Vitamin C Serum?
3:06 - A Key Difference
3:57 - Can You Combine?
4:47 - Which Product?
Alpha Arbutin vs Vitamin C Serum for Hyperpigmentation.
Both Vitamin C serum and Alpha Arbutin have antioxidant properties and both are used to reduce pigmentation on the skin and even out the skin tone.
What is Alpha Arbutin? Does Alpha Arbutin help with hyperpigmentation.
Alpha arbutin is a naturally occurring derivative of hydroquinone. Remember, hydroquinone, before it got banned, was widely used for hyperpigmentation. It was actually the go to for this problem. Now one of the closest things we have to it is arbutin. In fact its just a structure in which one molecule of D-glucose is bound to hydroquinone, specifically the α-anomer of D-glucose.
Best Products for Hyperpigmentation. Tyrosinase Inhibitors for Dark Spots.
We got hydroquinone, which we know we cant find anymore, arbutin which is the prodrug of hydroquinone, you can see a similarity if you look carefully, azelaic acid, l-ascorbic acid which is your vitamin c serum which ill get into next, ellagic, tranexamic, and Kojic acid. Now if I were to compare the tyrosinase blocking activity of alpha arbutin directly to vitamin c serum. I would say alpha arbutin definitely wins that battle and is better. The reason for that is that l-ascorbic acid is is sensitive to heat and degrades easier than arbutin. Which explains why Alpha arbutin is effective in concentrations up to 2%, while L-ascorbic acid works best in concentrations between 10 – 20%.
Vitamin C Serum for Dark Spots
Vitamin C, on the other hand, interacts with copper ions present in the tyrosinase enzyme to block its action during melanogenesis. It uses its antioxidants in the battlefield instead of direct inhibition of tyrosinase activity. Another big difference between the two is that Alpha Arbutin doesn’t stimulate collagen production but Vitamin C does.
Vitamin C vs Arbutin. Which is better for hyperpigmentation?
If you were to just compare the efficacy on hyperpigmentation alone, alpha arbutin does come out the winner, only because it is more stable, and resembles hydroquinone more, which at one point was the go to for hyperpigmentation.
When to use Vitamin C Serum for Dark Spots?
On the other hand, if your main concern is to revive dull skin and reduce signs of aging then Vitamin C is a better option. But here's the thing, because of how complex hyperpigmentation is, a multi-approach treatment is always recommended.
Can you mix vitamin c and alpha arbutin
When layering your products keep in mind that alpha-arbutin will come first especially as most vitamin C serums are going to oil-based while alpha-arbutin serums are water-based. Alpha arbutin can be applied twice daily after applying your gentle cleanser.
How to combine vitamin c and alpha arbutin?
If youre one to use the vitamin c in the morning, wait 15 minutes after the alpha arbutin to apply the vitamin c serum, and then don't forget the broad spectrum sunscreen to protect it all in. Some actually use the vitamin c serum at night, just to avoid the potential of it breaking it down during the day.
DISCLAIMER:
This video is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Dr. Arsalan Aspires has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Always consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
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