Ingredient · dataset v56
Alpha-Arbutin and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A sugar-bound brightening active; a glycoside, not a fatty substrate.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Brightening
Also listed as
Arbutin
Related brightening
- Azelaic Acid — No known trigger
- Ferulic Acid — No known trigger
- Kojic Acid — No known trigger
- Tranexamic Acid — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Alpha-Arbutin trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A sugar-bound brightening active; a glycoside, not a fatty substrate.
Does Alpha-Arbutin feed Malassezia?
No known link: Alpha-Arbutin is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.