Stanford Advanced Materials

Ever wondered what actually goes into skin brightening products?

We put together a guide comparing four of the most common active ingredients: niacinamide, vitamin C, arbutin, and kojic acid.

It covers how each one works, how to combine them, and—if you're in the business of making skincare—what to look for when buying raw materials.

No hype. Just the science.

Read the full article here:

Niacinamide vs VC vs Arbutin vs Kojic: Which to Buy Cosmetic raw material guide: niacinamide, vitamin C derivatives, α-arbutin, kojic acid. Request COAs and samples from SAM.