Risk of Adding Alpha Arbutin to Store-Bought Cream and Alternatives
Asked by: kornkamonat21
On: February 21, 2016
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
I have a store-bought cream that already contains Alpha Arbutin. I believe the amount is small.
- Can I add more Alpha Arbutin (Switzerland) to this cream?
- What are the potential risks, such as severe skin irritation, if the total concentration exceeds the safe limit?
- The expert mentioned using other whitening ingredients might be better; could you elaborate on why and suggest alternatives?
Answer
Based on the provided information, it is not recommended to add more Alpha Arbutin (Switzerland) to a store-bought cream that already contains it.
Adding more might exceed the safe concentration limit, which can lead to severe skin irritation.
The suggestion is to consider using other whitening ingredients instead. Combining different ingredients that work through different mechanisms can often be more effective than increasing the concentration of a single ingredient, especially since Alpha Arbutin's effectiveness can vary from person to person.
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