Ingredient layering
Can you use AHA and Arbutin together?
Yes — a few tips
Give arbutin a little space from a fresh acid.
How to use them
Use them at different times, or on alternate days.
Why
A very low pH can make arbutin less stable and less effective.
The ingredients, in plain terms
Ingredient
AHA
Surface exfoliants that smooth texture and brighten — the water-loving counterpart to BHA.
Ingredient
Arbutin
A gentler cousin of hydroquinone — fades pigmentation slowly and steadily, without irritation.
The honest take
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