Kojic Acid
Description
Kojic Acid is a type of Organic Acid.
Therapeutic Usage of Kojic Acid
Skin
Kojic Acid applied topically may alleviate Chloasma. [1]
Kojic Acid applied topically may help to remove Liver Spots.
Mechanism of Action
Enzymes
Kojic Acid (applied topically) inhibits Tyrosinase - the enzyme responsible for the production of Melanin.
Forms of Kojic Acid
Kojic Acid Dipalmitate is a form of kojic acid in which the fatty acid Palmitic Acid has been bonded to Kojic Acid, making it more fat-soluble compared with regular Kojic Acid. This modified form of kojic acid has the advantage of being much more stable than regular Kojic Acid.
Topical Products
Kojic Acid is the active constituent of some Skin-Bleaching Creams.
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