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Skin Conditioning

4-Hydroxyphenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside

CAS 497-76-7
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Beta-arbutin — natural skin-brightener from bearberry leaves. Inhibits tyrosinase to fade dark spots. EU-reviewed and capped to keep hydroquinone exposure well below safety thresholds.

Skin benefits

  • Tyrosinase inhibitor for brightening
  • Naturally occurs in bearberry, pear
  • Plant-derived
  • Reduces UV-induced hyperpigmentation

Known concerns

  • Hydrolyzes in skin to hydroquinone (kept under SCCS limits at use levels)
  • SCCS limits to 7% in face creams, 2% in body lotions
  • Less stable than alpha-arbutin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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