Arbutin is one of the raw materials for cosmetics and has broad market development space.

Arbutin, also known as arbutin, arbutin, etc., is a white needle-shaped crystal or powder. It is an ingredient extracted from the leaves of the Ericaceae plant. It is found in cranberries, blueberries, wheat and other plants. Also exists in . Arbutin is a natural derivative of hydroquinone. It can prevent the production, decomposition and excretion of melanin by inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase in the body. Therefore, arbutin can remove spots and freckles, resist oxidation, reduce pigmentation, It has functions such as brightening skin tone and is one of the main raw materials for whitening cosmetics and sunscreen cosmetics.

Arbutin can be divided into α-arbutin, β-arbutin and deoxyarbutin, among which α-arbutin and β-arbutin are both water-soluble. In terms of synthesis methods, α-arbutin is prepared in few ways, usually through microbial fermentation, while β-arbutin is synthesized in many ways, including plant cell culture, chemical industry synthesis, enzyme conversion, plant extraction, etc. The whitening effect, stability, safety and effectiveness of α-arbutin are better than those of β-arbutin, but synthetic β-arbutin has a long application time and low price, and is currently the mainstream product in the market.

According to the “2022-2026 China Arbutin Product Market Analysis Feasibility Research Report” released by the Industrial Research Center, as an important As a whitening raw material, arbutin is widely used in the field of whitening cosmetics. In recent years, thanks to the rise of the beauty economy, the market demand for whitening cosmetics has been continuously released, and the arbutin market has grown accordingly. In 2021, the global arbutin market will be in At around US$100 million, it is expected that the global arbutin market will maintain a compound annual growth rate of 6.8% from 2022 to 2026.

Globally, the arbutin market is mainly concentrated in North America, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and other countries and regions. my country is the world’s largest producer and consumer of arbutin. In 2020, the output of my country’s arbutin industry was close to 286 tons, accounting for approximately 45% of global production. In terms of production companies, there are a large number of arbutin production companies, including international companies such as the Dutch DSM Group, Mitsubishi Chemical, and the German Gfn-Selco company, as well as Huaheng Biologics, Green Sky Biotech, Tianyin Biotechnology, Chengzhi Life Technology, etc. Domestic enterprises.

Arbutin has the effects of reducing scars, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory. In addition to the field of cosmetics, arbutin is also widely used in medicine, health products and other fields. In the medical field, arbutin is suitable for pigmented diseases such as chloasma and freckles. For the treatment of skin diseases and scars, related products include compound arbutin cream, etc.

Industry analysts said that arbutin has many functions such as antioxidant, antibacterial, removing stains, and brightening the skin. It is widely used in medicine, cosmetics and other fields. Cosmetics are the main application field of arbutin. In recent years, thanks to the rise of the beauty economy, the demand for whitening cosmetics and sunscreen cosmetics has continued to grow, and the arbutin market has expanded accordingly. my country’s consumer market is huge, and the arbutin market has broad development space. .