KOJIC ACID

What Is Kojic Acid?

Kojic acid is a skincare ingredient or chemical sourced from various fungi or extracted as a by-product of foods like rice wine, Japanese sake, and soy sauce.

Benefits of Kojic Acid in Skincare?

From my regular use of products containing kojic acid, adding it to your skincare routine can aid in treating dark skin after pregnancy or melasma, lowering aging symptoms by preventing dark spots, wrinkle formation, and skin damage by UV rays. The anti-fungal properties prevent fungal infections on the skin, while the antibacterial effects lower the chances of bacterial infections.

Skin Types That Can Benefit From The Use Of Kojic Acid?

People of all skin types, from dry, oily, sensitive to acne-prone ones, can effectively use kojic acid. However, I advise people with sensitive skin to conduct a spot test before using it wholly. 

Ingredients That Pair Well with Kojic Acid

Kojic acid can improve your skin when mixed with ingredients such as vitamin C, arbutin, glycolic acid, lactic acid, and Asiatica.

I recommend using kojic acid twice a week as you increase your application rate slowly. You can mix it with the above ingredients for quicker and more effective results. Applying directly to the affected skin areas can aid in heightening the efficiency.

Charlotte Cremers
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MS, University of Tartu
Sleep specialist

Using the acquired academic and professional experience, I advise patients with various complaints about mental health - depressed mood, nervousness, lack of energy and interest, sleep disorders, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts and anxieties, difficulty concentrating, and stress. In my free time, I love to paint and go on long walks on the beach. One of my latest obsessions is sudoku – a wonderful activity to calm an unease mind.

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