Application
1. Beta Arbutin powder is applied in cosmetic field.
(1) Arbutin powder can protect the skin against damage caused by free radicals.
(2) Arbutin powder is a skin whitening agent which is very popular in Japan and Asian countries for skin de-pigmentation.
(3) Arbutin powder inhibits the formation of melanin pigment by inhibiting Tyrosinase activity.
(4) Arbutin powder is very safe skin agent for external use which does not have toxicity, stimulation, unpleasant odor or side effect such as Hydroqinone.
(5) Arbutin powder mainly gives three main properties; Whitening effects, anti- age effect and UVB/ UVC filter .
2. Beta Arbutin powder is applied in medical field.
(1) Arbutin powder was first used in medical areas as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent.
(2) Arbutin powderwas used particularly for cystitis, urethritis and pyelitis.
(3) Arbutin powder may be used to repress the virulence of bacterial pathogens and to prevent contaminating bacteria.
(4) Arbutin powder is used for treating allergic inflammation of the skin .
(5) Arbutin powder has been used to prevent pigmentation and to whiten the skin beautifully.
(6) Arbutin powder can be used to whiten the skin, to prevent liver spots and freckles, to treat sunburn marks and to regulate melanogenesis.