Kojic acid was first used in food, medicine, agriculture, and other fields. In the field of food, can be used as food additives, and play a role in preservation, anti-corrosion, and anti-oxidation. Later, research institutions found that “acid removal” has a good whitening effect, and can desalinate spots. After this application was discovered, kojic acid began to be used as a skin-whitening agent and is widely used in whitening and spot-whitening products.
After years of comparative studies, as well as the actual experience of a large number of consumers, “koji acid” with excellent whitening and spot whitening effects has been recognized. This is the gold standard for post-hydroquinone whitening. So now when a lot of beautiful white raw material is popularizing, often with “restrain the effect of tyrosinase is how many times of koji acid” serve as propaganda slogan. Many European and American dermatologists, with 2-4% kojic acid treatment of chloasma patients, has achieved good results.
Melanin is the body’s natural pigment that gives color to eyes, hair and skin. The production of melanin requires an amino acid called tyrosine. Kojic acid works by blocking the formation of tyrosine, which in turn blocks tyrosine production. Reducing melanin production may have a brightening effect on the skin. Kojic acid is most commonly used in cosmetics such as creams, lotions and serums. It is also used in some soaps. Many products containing kojic acid are used on the hands or face. Products containing kojic acid can also be used on other parts of the body, such as legs and arms. Kojic acid concentration in cosmetics is usually 1-4%.
Products containing kojic acid can whiten skin and improve age spots and sunburn. Reducing dark spots can play an anti-aging role. Kojic acid can also help reduce melasma, which is caused by the darkening of the skin caused by pregnancy. Kojic acid can also reduce scar discoloration. While acid does not improve the thickness of scar tissue, it can reduce the dark pigmentation associated with certain types of scarring. Reducing scarring may make it less obvious.
Kojic acid is also thought to have some antifungal properties. It can help prevent and treat certain fungal infections such as beriberi and yeast infections. Kojic acid may also have antibacterial properties. It may help reduce the chances of common bacterial skin infections
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