Kojic Acid (Cosmetic Grade)

Kojic Acid (Cosmetic Grade) is an ingredient used in skincare products. It is known for its skin-lightening properties and helps to reduce discoloration, age spots, and freckles. This cosmetic-grade Kojic acid is a reliable and safe ingredient for professional cosmetic use.

This off-white glossy powdered acid is a result of the microbiological fermentation caused by fungi or by malting rice.

INCI: Kojic Acid

Molecular Formula: C6H6O4/C37H64O6

Alternate Names: Kojic Acid (5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone), Hexadecanoic Acid

Purity: 99%

Benefits and Applications:

• This mild acid is a powerful anti-oxidant and exhibits anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-aging benefits. 
• It is revered for its use as a skin-lightening ingredient all over the world.
• It significantly reduces dark spots and hyper-pigmentation and is a safer alternative to hydroquinone.
• It can be found in creams, lotions, serums, and even soaps.
• It acts as an anti-tumor and a radioprotective agent.

 How it works:

• It begets the desired skin-lightening effect by blocking the formation of tyrosine.
• This blockage of tyrosine eventually prevents the production of melanin.

 Other Information:

• Conventionally, the concentration for use in skincare products is 1%-4%.
• It is stable at PH around 4.
• Kojic acid is readily soluble in water, ethanol, and acetone; sparingly soluble in ether, ethyl acetate, chloroform, and pyridine; and difficultly soluble in most other liquids.