kojic acid powder
₦1,550.00 – ₦3,100.00
- Skin-lightening effect by inhibiting melanin formation
- Promotes skin lightening and helps to establish an even skin tone on all skin types
- Recommended concentration 1-3%.
Kojic acid (5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone) is a by-product in the fermentation process of malting rice. Mild inhibitor of the formation of pigment in plant and animal tissues. Off-white powder. Soluble in water.
CAS: 501-30-4
INCI Name: Kojic acid
Benefits:
- Skin-lightening effect by inhibiting melanin formation
- Promotes skin lightening and helps to establish an even skin tone on all skin types
- Minimizes liver spots
- Often used also to preserve or stabilize colors in cosmetic products
- Can enhance shelf life through its preservative actions against chemical and microbial degradation
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- Use:
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- Recommended concentration 1-3%. Add to warm (25-40°C77-104°F) water phase of formula. It can oxidize and lose some of its activity if put into hot water (>40°C104°F). Can be combined with other skin lighteners. Kojic acid has tendency to oxidize over time; use vitamin E tocopherol or BHT in the cream to reduce oxidation. For external use only.
Applications:
All kinds of skin-lightening products including lotions, creams, fluids, makeup products.
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