works to brighten the skin by Reduces the activity of Tyrosinase, making it impossible to produce melanin normally. and binds to fatty acids under the skin so that the skin pigment cannot be moved to the skin layer

*can irritate the skin*

Activated Resorcinol ™ (4-butyl Resorcinol or Rucinol or Kopcinol) Acts to brighten the skin. with the following process

- Reducing the activity of Tyrosinase, making it unable to produce pigment normally (inhibit tyrosinase, peroxidase)

- binds to fatty acids under the skin so that the skin pigment cannot be moved to the skin layer

- Anti melasma (malesma)

The picture explains the working process of Activated Resorcinol ™

Activated Resorcinol ™ found in nature Usually found in cereal crops such as wheat, rye and other cereals, it can be easily decomposed by natural processes. (bio-degradable)

when comparing the performance of Activated Resorcinol ™ with other whitening agents was found to be significantly more effective in reducing the pigmentation process.

When comparing performance with Vitamin C and Arbutin

When comparing the work with Kojic Acid and Alpha Arbutin, it was found that Activated Resorcinol ™ effective in reducing pigmentation Until making the process of creating pigment Very low build

**Using Activated Resorcinol ™ It takes at least 4 weeks in a row to start seeing results. **

*** Results depend on each person. The results above It is the result of the experiment by the manufacturer. Activated Resorcinol ™ Only with a group of people***

Please learn more about the efficacy research results of Activated Resorcinol ™ by Beiersdorf AG (manufacturer Eucerin, La Prairie, Nivea) in attachment.

warning because Activated Resorcinol ™ Highly effective in whitening, high doses can cause skin irritation. Leave-on products such as creams or skin gels should not be used more than 1% and for wash-off products such as soaps should not be used more than 2%.

Activated Resorcinol™ is suitable for use in combination with anti-irritants such as Natural Bisabolol to help prevent skin irritation if used Activated Resorcinol ™ at a consistently high level

Use of Activated Resorcinol™ with other whitening agents

- Should not be used in conjunction with Alpha Arbutin because the mechanism of action is the same, but Activated Resorcinol ™ more efficient

- Should not be used together with AHA as the acidity of AHA may affect the quality and stability of Activated Resorcinol ™

- Can be used together with Vitamin B3, N-Acetyl Glucosamine without problems

Activated Resorcinol™ is 4-Butylresorcinol, not Resorcinol, which is used in hair dye and FDA is not allowed for skin care. Activated Resorcinol™ or 4-Butylresorcinol. It is safe for use on the skin, up to 2% for washing-off products such as soaps and up to 1% for skin-care products such as creams and lotions.  

Activated Resorcinol™ Light Sensitive Finished product should be protected from light. such as packaging finished products in opaque bottles Continuous exposure to light will intensify the color of the formula.

Examples of cream recipes Activated Resorcinol™ 1%

Water 92.8%

LipidSoft 5% [or any type of oil]

Light Cream Maker ™ 1%

Pro Polymer 0.5% or AnyGel 0.5% (improves the stability of the formula not to liquefy)

Activated Resorcinol ™ 1%

Disodium EDTA 0.2%

Mixing steps:

melt Activated Resorcinol ™ in LipidSoft [or any type of oil], then add Light Cream Maker Stir well as part of the oil.

add Pro Polymer or AnyGel into water, blender to become gelatinous and add Disodium EDTA blender to dissolve together is part of the water

Gradually add portions of water. Into the oil part, a little at a time, blend or stir well.

* The formula should be used ActiveProtec™ OX at 0.6% to help prevent discoloration of the formula.

Use: Can be used in all kinds of Whitening products

How to mix: soluble in oil and mixed in the cream formula using Cream Maker species, with the optimum pH being in the range of 4.5-5.5, should be added Disodium EDTA 0.2% in formula to prevent Activated Resorcinol™ from discoloration.

Utilization rate: 0.1-2.0% (not more than 1.0% for leave-on products)

Product characteristics: White-yellow flake powder

Solubility: can dissolve in any type of oil Refrain from using heat as it causes Activated Resorcinol ™ can deteriorate

Storage: For long-term storage Store in the refrigerator at 6 °C -8 °C away from light and humidity

INCI Name : 4-butyl Resorcinol

Examples of products used Activated Resorcinol ™

Eucerin White Therapy

Pola Whitisimo

Activated Resorcinol