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Extracted from plants like bearberries, blueberries, and cranberries, Alpha Arbutin is a gentle, skin-brightening glycoside that can be used as a substitute (or a complement) for hydroquinone, a substance mostly used to treat melasma. It is also good for treating dermatological problems like acne spots or hyperpigmentation.