Gwhite® α-ABT
- INCI Name
- Alpha-Arbutin
- Molecular Formula
- C₁₂H₁₆O₇
Gwhite® α-ABT is a natural whitening agent, which is produced by the biological fermentation of glucose and hydroquinone under the action of glycosyltransferase. It is different from the common β-arbutin in configuration, so it has higher safety and efficacy. It can inhibit the activity of tyrosinase in skin cells, prevent the formation of melanin, reduce the deposition of skin pigment, remove freckles, chloasma and pigmentation. It is a very popular natural whitening active ingredient in the market at present.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Skin Actives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Gwhite
- Functions
- Whitening Agent
- Benefit Claims
Age & Dark Spot Reduction, Fine Lines Reduction, Free Radical Scavenging, Pigmentation Reduction, Skin Whitening; Age & Dark Spot Reduction; Fine Lines Reduction; Free Radical Scavenging; Pigmentation Reduction; Skin Whitening
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Natural; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Odor
- Almost no odor
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 0.5 - 2.0%
- Appearance
- White to almost white crystalline powder
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 years
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Key Attributes
It can effectively inhibit tyrosinase activity and melanin synthesis.; Remove free radicals, improve skin fine lines.; Natural source, good water solubility and high safety.
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Application Format
- Creams
- Essence
- Gel
- Powder
- Rinse Off
- Skin Care Applications
- Anti-Aging Products
- Body Cream
- Essence
- Micellar Water
- Skin Gel
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Whitening Agent
Technical data
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14 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 272.25 | — | — |
| Melting Point | 202 - 212 | °C | — |
| Specific Rotation | 174 - 186 | — | — |
| pH (1% Water Solution) | 5.0 - 7.0 | — | — |
| Loss on Drying | max. 0.5 | % | — |
| Residue on Ignition | max. 0.1 | % | — |
| Content | min. 99 | % | HPLC |
| Hydroquinone | max. 10 | mg/kg | HPLC |
| Colony Number | max. 100 | CFU/g | — |
| Yeast and Mold Count | max. 10 | CFU/g | — |
| Mercury Content | max. 0.1 | mg/kg | — |
| Arsenic Content | max. 0.1 | mg/kg | — |
