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Skin Conditioning

ARBUTUS UNEDO LEAF CELL EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A leaf-cell extract from strawberry tree, rich in arbutin for brightening. SCCS caps β-arbutin at 7% in face creams because it metabolizes to hydroquinone.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Arbutin brightening
  • Polyphenol antioxidant
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Arbutin → hydroquinone metabolism
  • SCCS 7% cap on β-arbutin
  • Cell-culture residue risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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