melanin-inhibiting properties, hydroquinone derivative from the leaves of the bearberry, cranberry and blueberry shrubs, and most types of pears.

A natural skin lightening agent composed of glucose and hydroquinone; a derivative of bearberry extract.

Arbutin is a glycosylated benzoquinone extracted from the bearberry plant genus Arctostaphylos. It inhibits tyrosinase and thus prevents the formation of melanin. Arbutin is therefore used as a skin-lightening agent.