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Kojic Acid

Product Name: Kojic Acid

Synonyms: 5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone; 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one

Molecular Formula: C6H6O4

Molecular Weight: 142.11

CAS No.: 501-30-4

EINECS: 207-922-4

 

Description:

Kojic acid is derived from several different types of fungi or through the fermentation process of Japanese rice wine (also known as sake). Kojic acid is widely used by dermatologists as a powerful topical skin lightening agent for treating hyperpigmentation (sun spots, age spots, and dark spots) and melasma. It is categorized as a plant extract and tyrosinase inhibitor (a fancy word for a skin lightening agent).

Product details

Product Name: Kojic Acid

Synonyms: 5-Hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone; 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one

Molecular Formula: C6H6O4

Molecular Weight: 142.11

CAS No.: 501-30-4

EINECS: 207-922-4

 

Description:

Kojic acid is derived from several different types of fungi or through the fermentation process of Japanese rice wine (also known as sake). Kojic acid is widely used by dermatologists as a powerful topical skin lightening agent for treating hyperpigmentation (sun spots, age spots, and dark spots) and melasma. It is categorized as a plant extract and tyrosinase inhibitor (a fancy word for a skin lightening agent).

 

Top 3 Benefits:

Natural Skin Lightening Agent

Brightens Complexion

Less Aggressive than Hydroquinone