Description
Kojic acid is a well-known skin lightener that inhibits melanin production in the skin, resulting in even skin tone, reduced pigmentation, and gradual skin lightening. It is commonly used in serums and creams and has a recommended usage rate of 1%. To stabilize kojic acid, antioxidants such as Vitamin E and ferulic acid should be added to formulations. It is sensitive to light and heat, so it should be kept in protective and dark packaging.
Kojic acid is a well known skin lightener. It works by inhibiting melanin production in the skin, which helps to even skin tone, reduce pigmentation and gradually lighten the skin.
Kojic acid is ideally used in serums and creams.
Learn how to formulate with kojic acid here: How To Use Kojic Acid
USES & BENEFITS OF KOJIC ACID
Kojic acid is a famous skin lightener and brightener
Because it works by inhibiting melanin production in the skin, it can be used to even out skin tone and minimize dark spots
HOW TO USE KOJIC ACID
Recommended usage rate: 1%
Add to the cool down phase of your formulation. Dissolving can be aided by very gently heating the water (25-35C).
Use antioxidants such as Vitamin E and ferulic acid to stabilise kojic acid.
Kojic acid is sensitive to light and heat, so you will need to keep your formulations in protective and dark packaging.
INGREDIENTS
Kojic Acid -an organic compound with the formula HOCHCHOOH