Deoxyarbutin is a new generation of cosmetic brightening and whitening active agent, mainly used in advanced whitening cosmetics. It can effectively inhibit tyrosinase activity, regulate melanin production, overcome pigmentation, fade black spots on the skin, and have a rapid and long-lasting skin whitening effect. Deoxyarbutin also has strong antioxidant effects. The inhibitory effect of deoxyarbutin on tyrosinase is significantly better than other whitening agents. Chemicalbook has a whitening effect 350 times that of arbutin, 150 times that of kojic acid, and 10 times that of hydroquinone. Compared with the former, it is safer and more stable, not only non-toxic and non irritating to the skin, but also easily absorbed by the skin. A small amount of use can present a whitening and brightening effect, and is considered a very safe cosmetic whitening agent.