| Product Name |
Kojic Acid/KA |
| Appearance |
White to light yellow crystalline powder |
| Application products |
Whitening and antioxidant cosmetics |
| Specification |
99% |
| Molecular Formula |
C6H6O |
| CAS No. |
501-30-4 |
Kojic acid is derived from some fungal species such as, Aspergillus, Acetobacter and Penicillium.. It halts melanin synthesis by inhibiting tyrosinase enzyme.
It is used in the preparation of skin whitening cosmetics.However, kojic acid usage is minimal in cosmetics, as it induces skin irritation by its unstability and cytotoxic nature during long storage.
It is an antioxidant and elicits radioprotective effects on chelating with manganese and zinc.
Kojic Acid Vs Kojic Acid Dipalmitate
| |
Function |
Mechanism |
Easy to make formula |
Stability |
Stimulate |
Effect |
Safety |
Price |
| Kojic Acid |
Skin whitening, anti-bacterial |
Tyrosinase inhibitor |
++ |
++++ |
+ |
++++ |
++++ |
++ |
| Kojic Acid Dipalmitate |
Skin whitening, moisture |
Tyrosinase inhibitor |
+++++ |
+++++ |
- |
+++++ |
+++++ |
+++ |
Benefits Of Kojic Acid
Melasma treatment: Melasma is a common skin condition that occurs due to hormonal imbalance. It forms dark patches on the skin. Kojic acid helps treat melasma by lightening those pigmented areas.
Anti-ageing: Kojic acid is a UV protective, known for treating sun damage. This, in turn, reduces your age spots, fine lines and wrinkles, making you look youthful.
Scar Lightening: Kojic acid can work on the scars of your skin, caused by acne or injuries. However, it would not improve the thickness of your scar tissue.
Antibacterial benefits: Kojic acid is also enriched with antibacterial properties. It can help you fight against a wide range of common bacterial skin infections. Hence, kojic acid can fade away acne caused by bacteria.
Antifungal effects: Kojic acid is considered an antifungal element. It is used in many antifungal products to double up their effectiveness. Kojic acid may help you prevent certain fungal infections, like ringworm, yeast infections, candidiasis. You can use kojic acid soap to treat these kinds of fungal infections.
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