Is arbutin ointment addictive? Can arbutin ointment be used for a long time?

The biggest effect of arbutin cream is that it can lighten spots and acne scars, and the condition of melanin deposition has improved. So will arbutin ointment cause dependence if used for a long time? Friends who are interested, come and have a look!

Is arbutin ointment addictive?

Arbutin ointment is non-addictive and can be used for a long time or discontinued at any time without any side effects. However, because arbutin whitens by inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase, the skin may return to its original color after a period of time after discontinuation of use. Under the influence of ultraviolet rays, the epidermal cells of the skin are damaged, and the tyrosinase in the skin is activated, producing catalysts that catalyze the synthesis and secretion of melanin by pigment cells. After metabolism, the melanin gradually reaches the surface of the skin, and the skin color becomes darker. If the melanin cannot be metabolized normally, pigmentation will occur and spots will be generated.

Precautions for using arbutin

1. Whether it is β-arbutin or α-arbutin, it can only be used externally and cannot be taken orally. Everyone must remember this to avoid bringing adverse effects to the body.

2. When using arbutin, you should pay attention to the combination. For example, if arbutin and methylparaben are used together, it is easy to produce hydroquinone, a harmful substance that irritates the skin, thus causing a variety of skin problems. Sometimes, in order to speed up the absorption of arbutin, the permeation agent azone 0.8%~1% can be added.

The efficacy of compound sod arbutin cream

Compound SOD arbutin cream is an ointment launched by Wuhan No. 1 Hospital. It is mainly a skin treatment drug for some dark or spotted skin. The ingredients of the cream are superoxide dismutase, vitamin E, arbutin and allantoin. There are no hormones or preservatives in the currently known ingredients, so it is relatively gentle on the skin. The superoxide dismutase in it can protect skin cells from damage by oxygen free radicals. Using both together can have the effect of removing and lightening spots.