Wild grape vine

Extract of bear grape appears increasingly in natural skin care products. This edible red berry (which is the favorite food of bears - hence the name) has been used for a long time in herbal medicine. It contains "Arbutin" which is a natural brightener for the skin. Arbutin is one of the natural ingredients used in skin lightening creams. The mechanism of action of Arbutin is through competitive inhibition of the enzyme tyrosinase, a key enzyme in melanin synthesis, although it has been suggested that it may also affect other steps in melanin synthesis and accumulation. INCI: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf powder Appearance: Brown powder Suggested use by manufacturers: 1-10% in formulations, add during cooling phase. Dissolution: Disperse in water or glycerin Applications: cleansers, toners, creams, preparations, masks, gels, peels. Anti-aging preparations