Description: Skin lightening agent made from bearberry leaves extract (arctostaphylos uva-ursi) and vitamin C (magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). Preserved with sodium benzoate, sodium metabisulfite, and phenoxyethanol. Clear yellowish solution. Soluble in water.
CAS: 84776-10-3, 113170-55-1, 56-81-5, 7732-18-5
INCI Name: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leave extract, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, glycerin, water
Benefits:
- Contains a natural form of hydroquinone that has skin-lightening and antioxidant activities
- In-vitro studies showed that SkinWhite BLE is able to inhibit production of melanin pigments in skin cells
- Improves the appearance of age spots and dark skin areas
- Very popular in Asian countries to lighten hyperpigmented skin areas
Use: Recommended use level 4-8%, only 1% when combined with exfoliants, add to the water phase (not over 60°C/140°F) or to finished products, stable in the pH-range of 4.0 to 7.0. For external use only.
Applications: All kinds of skin-lightening products including lotions, creams, fluids, makeup products.
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Raw material source: Bearberry leaves
Manufacture: SkinWhite BLE is produced from concentrated extracts obtained from bearberry leaves and then enriched with a stabilized vitamin C form (magnesium ascorbyl phosphate).
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO-free but not certified
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components
Documents:
SDS,
Fact Sheet,
Sample Recipe,
Certificate of Analysis