Description
Kojic Acid is a crystal like powder that comes from Kojic mushroom, Aspergillus and Oryzae. This acid is mixed in skin brightening creams in a quantity of 2–4%. Kojic acid is known to be an effective skin whitener.
Kojic acid has been used for a long time in Japan in the form of an alternative to hydroquinone. Kojic Acid has been found to work wonders when it comes to skin pigmentation and discolouration. American Academy of Dermatologists have clinically proven that Kojic Acid can be effective for the treatment of hyper-pigmentation.
Kojic Acid functions similar to Arbutin and inhibits the activity of the enzyme tyrosinase, tyrosinase is responsible for the production of melanin. Kojic Acid is also an antioxidant along with being known as an effective agent for the treatment of damage caused by the sun or for treating sensitive skin.
INCI : Kojic Acid
Country of Origin: Japan
Appearance: pale off- white to golden
Percentage Purity: 99.5%
Solubility: Water
Manufacturer suggested Usage: 1-3%, Add to water phase of formulation at 25-40C.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a cosmetic raw material and it is meant for external use only in cosmetic formulations. It should not be ingested. Product image and packaging shown above is a general representation of product. Product colour may vary and packaging available may be different. Our products are for external use only, unless otherwise indicated. This information is for information purposes, nothing on the skinfoodie website should be considered, or construed, as medical advise.
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