How do Whitening BB Creams work?
The most common whitening agent found in whitening BB creams is arbutin. Some also use Licorice Root or other extracts. Unlike in the US, hydroquinone is banned in Asian countries, and in most of Europe as well. Arbutin is one of the next best skin lighteners available and it is a common ingredient in Asian products. It is fairly effective as a skin brightener, although if you are looking for serious melasma treatment, you will want to try using a variety of treatment actives because studies show that using more than one is the most effective in lightening brown spots. So, mixing things up is good. Our suggestion for people with skin discoloration is to use a treatment serum with ingredients other than arbutin under an arbutin BB cream. In the evening, use yet another treatment serum or cream or make sure that your single one has a good variety of treatment ingredients. Note that the BB cream will provide an excellent base for applying makeup to further cover areas of discoloration. Ou
