Garden of Wisdom's Alpha Arbutin 2% and Kojic Acid 1% Serum is an advanced skin-brightening and lightening corrective serum for stubborn pigmentation and uneven skin tone.
List of Ingredients: Distilled Water (Aqua), Paper Mulberry (Broussonetia Papyrifera Root Extract [and] Water) Infusion, Alpha-Arbutin 2% (Alpha-Arbutin), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate 2% (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate), Niacinamide (Niacinamide), Kojic Acid 1% (Kojic Acid), Leucidal SF (Lactobacillus Ferment) and Optiphen (Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol)
Alpha Arbutin and Kojic Acid Serum helps to correct uneven skin tone, age spots, freckles, melasma, and hyperpigmentation. It is a natural alternative to hydroquinone, which can cause inflammation. Containing high strengths of both Alpha Arbutin and Kojic Acid, this lightweight skin-lightening serum penetrates the cell layers to inhibit pigment formation and ensure even distribution of melanin.
A professional formula, Alpha Arbutin serum also contains niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3, and Paper Mulberry both of which help correct uneven skin tone to reveal a clearer complexion.
Benefits of Alpha Arbutin Skin Whitening Serum
Alpha Arbutin - derived from the leaves of the bearberry plant, alpha arbutin inhibits the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme which controls the amount of pigment produced by the pigment cells.
Kojic Acid - a natural product derived from mushrooms, Kojic Acid has been used successfully to lighten age spots and skin discoloration. Kojic Acid also displays powerful antioxidant properties, helping to protect skin against free radical damage.
Niacinamide - Unlike Arbutin and Kojic Acid, Niacinamide works to block the transfer of pigment onto the skin's surface that contributes to skin darkening.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP) - a stable and bio-available form of Vitamin C, this derivative lightens skin tone and fades discoloration by inhibiting pigment production.
Paper Mulberry - several studies indicate that mulberry extracts inhibit the formation of melanin pigment. Studies suggest that a small concentration of Paper Mulberry extract suppressed pigment production by an astonishing 50% when compared to hydroquinone.
Marked changes in the skin's pigment production result in undesirable hyperpigmentation concerns such as age spots and an uneven skin tone, which can add years to one's perceived age. Alpha Arbutin and Kojic Acid Serum helps reduce the visual appearance of age spots, freckles, and hyperpigmentation, resulting in radiant, even-toned skin. This serum has a pH range of 7.6 -7.7
Serum bottles are made of PET which are 100% recyclable. Please dispose of the dispenser in your general waste.
Directions: Shake well before use. Apply a sufficient amount of this serum to your face, covering cleansed skin, both in the morning and evening. Can be used with other serums.
Shelf Life and Storage Information for Our Products and Ingredients
Finished Products - generally don't need to be refrigerated as they are preserved, but you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. The shelf life for most products is 9-12 months. Vitamin C Serum(s) and VitaResurface products should continually be refrigerated to extend their shelf life. Sample Sizes - do have a shorter shelf life (generally 3-6 months), and items in jars can dry up quicker than this if the lid is not tightened well enough (Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).
Please Keep Your Products Out of Humidity, Heat, Direct Light and in a Dark Cabinet When Possible
Exfoliating Acid - products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or Salicylic Acid Serums, as they can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens, you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the crystals will dissolve.
Additional Items That Require Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark
Hydrosols and Distillates - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it to a separate, sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator. Carrier and Exotic Oils - generally refrigerate all carrier oils, although some very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take the oil out, warm it up at room temperature, and it should liquefy. If not, set the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shake the bottle, which will hopefully turn into a liquid. Some oils, like coconut cream and jojoba oil, have a super long shelf life.
Refrigeration of The Following Ingredients is Not Necessary, But it Won't hurt
Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool, dark place. Co2 Extracts - these should continually be refrigerated. Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare" butters. You can remove what you need and keep the rest in the fridge. Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years. Herbs All herbs <i>(whole or ground)</i> should be kept in a dark, cool, and dry location. Herbal (liquid) Extracts are created using grain alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herb, root, trunk, leaf, and flower. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be stored in the refrigerator or a dark, dry place. Other Raw Ingredients - such as Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc., will all have different shelf lives.
The product feels good on my skin. Just started using
Hi Rachel 😊
Thank you for sharing this. We formulate our serums to feel supportive and comfortable on the skin while
still delivering meaningful actives, so that means a lot.
You’re just at the beginning. Give it a few weeks of steady use and let us know how your skin responds.
We’re here if you need anything along the way.
Gratefully,
Markey ⛇☃︎
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Vera Sallek
The Garden of Wisdom AHA + Kojic Acid Serum has been a true staple in my skincare routine
The Garden of Wisdom AHA + Kojic Acid Serum has been a true staple in my skincare routine. I only realized how effective it was when I couldn’t find it for a while—during that time, my skin really struggled. I even tried another serum with a similar formula, but it just didn’t deliver the same results. Now that I’ve found this serum again, I’m beyond happy! My skin is already showing great improvement. It keeps my acne under control and tackles my stubborn post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) better than anything else I’ve tried. This product is definitely a keeper!
Oh, Vera!
This is such great feedback, thank you so much. That's funny (not in a humorous way, though) that you had to run out to recognize its potential. So completely understandable! It happens to all of us.
Thank you so much for sharing this important feedback with others.
Markey
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Elton Miyashiro
Still to early to see results
Still to early in seeing if it is working . After one month and one bottle I can't see any visible signs of change in skin tone .
Hi Elton
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We understand that it may take some time for our products to show visible results, especially when dealing with stubborn pigmentation. We recommend continuing use for a few more weeks to allow the ingredients to fully penetrate the skin and work their magic. If you have any further concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're always here to help!
Our Best, Markey
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Loane Kouao
Parfait
C’est l’ancienne version que je cherchais très satisfaite
Loane,
Thank you for the beautiful review and it read so perfect in French. Just gorgeous!
Translated: This is the old version I was looking for, very satisfied.
Your GOW Crew
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Olaitan
Good product
I like having this product in my routine, but not sure if I’m going to be able to keep it in my routine. Came back here to reorder because I’m about to finish my bottle, but looks like the price has increased significantly?
Olitan
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for including this product in your routine. This really one of the best products on the market.
We understand that price changes can be challenging, and we want to assure you that we’ve worked hard to keep the cost as accessible as possible.
The price adjustment is due to changes in purchasing dynamics. Previously, when we supplied VH, pricing was based on their bulk purchases of thousands of units at a time. However, following Brexit, the landscape shifted significantly. We now source ingredients in smaller quantities, which limits our access to bulk discounts. Despite these challenges, we have worked to keep the price as low as possible while maintaining the exceptional quality of this remarkable product.
Have a beautiful day,
Markey ☀️☀️☀️
I’ve been trying many of the cleansers that GOW makes and I love them all, but I think this is my absolute favorite so far. The texture is absolutely luxurious and I love the smell. It’s really gentle on my sensitive skin yet leaves it feeling clean and soft. Thanks for another great product, GOW!
Margie,
This is so lovely to read… thank you
It means a lot, especially knowing you’ve tried so many of our cleansers. We’re really glad this one is standing out for
you… that balance of gentleness, softness, and still feeling clean is exactly what we hope for.
Our best, always your GoW team and Jen, of course ℒ ♡
This product has made the most difference to fine lines and wrinkles of any one product I use, especially in DEEP FROWN LINES IN LOWER FACE - and I use a lot of serums! It is definitely worth the price - the most I've ever spent on any skincare product. After trying the small-sized bottle, I purchased the 4 oz bottle at regular price and bought another bottle two weeks later during GOW's spring sale!
Lyn ... Thank you!
This means so much… truly ❤️
Hearing that it’s making a visible difference, especially in deeper lines, is something we never take lightly. And the fact that you came back for the larger size, and then again during the sale… that kind of trust means everything to us.
Thank you for sharing this so thoughtfully.
Markey, Jen, and our amazing team ͙֒
I’m really loving this hand cream. It’s super luxurious and at the same time not too heavy or thick. It feels greasy at first, which I happen to like because my skin is really dry, but then it absorbs quickly.
Hi Margie!
This is such a good description
That “rich at first but absorbs quickly” feeling is exactly the sweet spot… I’m so glad your skin is loving it.
NOTE: My skin loves it too. My hands are about to turn 70 (nothing else, of course), and this is very comforting.
Thank you for being a lovely customer and friend.
Your GoW Team
I’ve been trying many of the cleansers that GOW makes and I love them all, but I think this is my absolute favorite so far. The texture is absolutely luxurious and I love the smell. It’s really gentle on my sensitive skin yet leaves it feeling clean and soft. Thanks for another great product, GOW!
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Lyn
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