Pure Kojic Acid Powder | A Potent Skin ANTIOXIDANT | for DIY Soaps, Creams, and serums | 100% Pure RAW Ingredient

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Use products as instructed. For example, face masks are only meant to be used occasionally. While you can use kojic acid creams every day. As kojic acid comes in many forms like powder, lotions, serum etc, you need to keep in mind the following: Below are some issues you could encounter when incorporating kojic acid into your routine and how to counter them if at all possible. Board-certified dermatologists Dr. Blair Murphy Rose, M.D., FAAD, and Dr. Anar Mikailov, M.D., FAAD, founder of Skintensive, both say kojic acid derives from various fungi species and brightens and exfoliates the skin by minimizing and preventing hyperpigmentation caused by sun damage, age spots, and melasma. Kojic acid also brightens dark spots caused by pregnancy hormones and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) from acne. Kojic Acid Benefits Wrapping up, Dr. Khot gave her stamp of approval in the use of kojic acid to deal with your pigmentation woes saying, “Kojic acid is an excellent brightening ingredient with high safety and tolerability profile. So, go ahead and choose a product with KA for clear, glowing, and beautiful skin!” 6. FAQs about kojic acid

When you make your lotion from scratch properly by never overheating, the shelf life is over a year with a functioning preservative system.Melasma is a common issue related to pregnancy in women and shows up as dark patches on the face and body. Kojic acid may be helpful in dealing with the melasma of the skin. iv) Inhibits future appearance of scars: Caroline Robinson, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Tone Dermatology in Chicago, IL. Dr. Robinson and her team treat a full range of skin conditions, with particular focus on cosmetic dermatology, preventative skincare, and ethnic skin dermatology. Yes, kojic acid will help fade dark spots and all types of discoloration, including melasma, sun spots, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The ingredient works well on its own or alongside other brightening ingredients, like niacinamide and vitamin C, and chemical exfoliators, such as lactic acid or glycolic acid. An unlike hydroquinone (a powerful, but controversial skin brightener) kojic acid is a suitable option for those with darker skin tones. Does kojic acid permanently lighten skin?

In case rashes or irritation occurs after using kojic acid products, discontinue use immediately and talk to your doctor about it. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel decided that kojic acid is safe to use in cosmetics in concentrations of 1 percent. However, some individuals may still experience side effects or risks from its use. Many studies have been conducted to determine a safe concentration amount for Kojic acid. As per scientific research [ 4], kojic acid is safe to use within 1-4% concentration in cosmetics.NOTE: Do not add above 2% to your lotion. It is not the higher strength/percentage of kojic acid, it is the everyday application that makes kojic acid effective. Plus high percentages can cause skin irritation in long-term use requiring you to stop your daily regimen. 2% is normal, use 1% if you have sensitive skin) Kojic Acid lightens the skin by preventing the formation of excess skin-darkening pigments, known as melanin. Dr. Khot revealed, “Kojic acid is available in the form of creams, serums and soaps. The safety concept is 1-4 % in concentration, but 1-2 % is the starter limit for first-time users. This brightening powerhouse is available as a solo product or in combination with vitamin C, retinol, glycolic acid, arbutin, etc. The frequency of use that I would recommend is twice a day, followed by sunscreen, mandatorily. Kojic acid takes at least four weeks to show results, so starting with that timeline in mind is a good idea. Post this, kojic acid has a high safety profile, so it can be safely used for a long time, even for months at a time without any side effects.” 3. Tips on using kojic acid for the skin Another reason and probably the most common one for your lotions turning brown is that kojic acid interacts with any iron “fe” content in the base lotion. So making your lotions from scratch is the best way to make an all-natural lotion that will have a long self-life and no color issues. In our upcoming member’s area, we teach step by step how to create products with long shelf lives that have the right ingredients in the right amounts to avoid color or contamination issues. Also in the member’s area, we show you additives that neutralize the iron content in your made from scratch formulations. Adding Kojic Acid to Pre-Made Lotions

Voila, you have just turned an ordinary brightening lotion, into a potent skin lightening lotion which you can use for at least 6 months. Repeat the process as you wish. Adding Alpha Arbutin powder will increase the potency of the lotion.

Common Uses of Kojic Acid

Typically, kojic acid starts showing results within two weeks. If you want to see faster results, you may add glycolic acid to the treatment. Kojic acid is a chemical derived from sugars found in corn starch and rice, it is also a by-product of fermented soy sauce and rice wine. It has good anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, making it ideal for treating acne, dry skin, and other blemishes. The industrial production of kojic acid are fermented by fungi, mostly Aspergillus species that can be easily isolated and identified by the presence of an acid-producing enzyme called tyrosinase to form this acid, it’s from the chelating agent of different fungi, such as Aspergillus oryzae, Aspergillus parasitica, Aspergillus flavus, etc. Among the most efficient kojic acid producers are Aspergillus flavus number 7 and Aspergillus oryzae. Both species can use corn steep liquor as a by-product medium, but the latter has the potential to produce higher levels of kojic acid. Melanin is a naturally occurring pigment in the body that gives the eyes, hair, and skin their color. An amino acid called tyrosine is needed to support the production of melanin. Melasma treatment: Melasma [ 3] 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. When using kojic acid in the form of creams and serums, allow the product to dry out completely before layering the next step in your skincare routine.