Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmDMedically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Arbutin is an active skin-lightening ingredient in many skin care products that treat hyperpigmentation (dark spots).

The serum is created with arbutin, fullerene and kojic acid to help brighten current discoloration and prevent dark spots from forming in the future. One woman said it worked within the first week ...

Formulated with alpha arbutin, niacinamide, kojic acid, and tranexamic acid, this powerhouse item works to quickly brighten the skin without over-drying it.

This serum addresses both with a combination of alpha arbutin, kojic acid and niacinamide — as well as the addition of diglucosyl gallic acid, which minimizes skin redness, according to the brand.

Here are the most effective treatments for hyperpigmentation along with tips to achieve significant improvements, as suggested by Dr Shweta Mishra: 1. Topical treatments: The firs ...

Kojic acid is an acid that finds its roots in all things mushrooms. Yep, you did read that right. This acid is derived from mushrooms. Another interesting fact about this particular acid is that it ...

"Ingredients like vitamin C, Kojic acid, arbutin, and licorice root extract all work in the same pathway of pigment production. Alpha hydroxy acids and ingredients like retinol enhance cell turnover." ...

DARK under-eye circles require different treatments depending on their cause, according to an expert. She shared the little-known factors to observe when deciding on the best skincare treatment. Dr… ...

After that, I use La Suite Skincare’s Botanical Brightening Pads on the areas where I break out — they contain kojic acid, arbutin and emblica, which helps calm redness.

“Low dose retinoids, licorice root, kojic acid, arbutin, vitamin C,” she recommended. Licorice root is available for $12.95 and Kojic acid serum infused with vitamin C is $15.99 at Walmart.