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Can you use Alpha Arbutin with Sunscreen?

Great combo

Yes, and they work even better together.

Alpha Arbutin works best, and stays safe, only if your skin is protected from UV. Without daily sunscreen, sun damage undoes its results.

How to use them

Use them in the same routine in the morning. Apply Alpha Arbutin first, then Sunscreen, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.

  1. 1
    CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
  2. 2
    Alpha Arbutin1% – 2%, wait about 1 minute
  3. 3
    SunscreenSPF 30 – 50, PA+++
  4. 4
    Moisturiserthen SPF 50 in the morning

What Alpha Arbutin does

A skin-friendly relative of hydroquinone that slows melanin production. It fades dark spots and tanning gradually with very little irritation.

Typical strength
1% – 2%
When
AM/PM
Irritation
Best for
Normal, Oily, Combination, Dry And Sensitive skin

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What Sunscreen does

The single most effective anti-ageing and anti-pigmentation product. In India's high-UV climate it decides whether every other active in your routine actually works.

Typical strength
SPF 30 – 50, PA+++
When
AM
Irritation
Best for
Normal, Oily, Combination, Dry And Sensitive skin

Everything that pairs with Sunscreen →

Frequently asked questions

Can I use Alpha Arbutin and Sunscreen together?

Yes, and they work even better together. Alpha Arbutin works best, and stays safe, only if your skin is protected from UV. Without daily sunscreen, sun damage undoes its results.

Which goes first, Alpha Arbutin or Sunscreen?

Apply Alpha Arbutin first, then Sunscreen. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.

Should I use Alpha Arbutin in the morning or at night?

Alpha Arbutin: works morning or night. Apply twice daily before heavier serums and creams.

Should I use Sunscreen in the morning or at night?

Sunscreen: best in the morning. Use two finger-lengths for face and neck as the last morning step, every day, including indoors near windows. Reapply every 2–3 hours outdoors.

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