• Derived from the Uva Ursi plant, Bearberry extract is a botanical skin lightener that contains a natural form of hydroquinone, and is also used as a part of cosmetic products because it helps in lightening the skin pigmentation for those with skin discolouration. The hydroquinone present in uva ursi is used to condense skin discoloration.

• The difference with this natural form of hydroquinone lies within its composition. The cytotoxic (cell death and mutations) abilities of synthetic hydroquinone (the kind used in skin bleaching creams) is not present in bearberry extract.

• This herb also contains tannins that have astringent effects, which can help to shrink and tighten mucous membrane in the body, commonly used to delay anti-ageing appearances in the skin.