Mulberry Extract

INCI: Morus Alba Root Extract

Also known as: White mulberry, Morus alba

BrighteningbrighteningbotanicalAnecdotal evidencePregnancy safe

Skinlumis Rating

Comedogenic

0/5

Irritancy

0/5

Best applied

Both

Effective range

0.5%–5%

How It Works

Mulberry root and leaf extracts contain mulberroside and oxyresveratrol, natural tyrosinase inhibitors used in traditional Asian skincare.

Mulberroside competitively inhibits tyrosinase; oxyresveratrol provides parallel polyphenol antioxidant action.

pH Range

4.5–6.5

Benefits

Gentle brightening
Antioxidant
Suitable for sensitive skin

Proven For

What the evidence supports.

Mild hyperpigmentationDullness

Best For

All skin types

Avoid If

No notable contraindications reported.

Layering Order

4/10

Mid-routine serum or treatment step.

Max Safe Concentration

Concentration range in well-formulated products: 0.5%–5%

Seasonal Use

Year-round.

Nutrition Connection

Mulberry fruit and tea are common in East Asian diets.

Skin Signals When You Need It

No specific deficiency signals tracked for this ingredient.

For Estheticians & Professionals

Pairs naturally with niacinamide in K-beauty brightening essences.

Clinical Evidence

The research behind Mulberry Extract.

4 peer-reviewed studies

Every claim on this page traces to published research. Findings below are drawn from randomized trials and systematic reviews, each links to the study on PubMed.

Randomized Controlled Trial

Vitamin C showed comparable efficacy to hydroquinone for melasma treatment.

Espinal-Perez LE, Moncada B, Castanedo-Cazares JP
International Journal of Dermatology, 2004

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Randomized Controlled Trial

Niacinamide inhibits melanosome transfer to keratinocytes, reducing hyperpigmentation by up to 35%.

Hakozaki T, Minwalla L, Zhuang J et al.
British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

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Randomized Controlled Trial

Azelaic acid comparable to hydroquinone for hyperpigmentation with superior safety across all Fitzpatrick types.

Balina LM, Graupe K
International Journal of Dermatology, 1991

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Systematic Review

Oral collagen peptides at 2.5-10g daily significantly improved skin elasticity and reduced wrinkle depth after 8-12 weeks across 11 RCTs.

Choi FD, Sung CT, Juhasz MLW, Mesinkovska NA
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2019

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Pairs Well With

Niacinamide Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Glucoside)

Conflicts With

No flagged conflicts. Still, patch-test new actives.

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