If you are a skincare junkie you know that it seems like a new, need-to-know skincare ingredient becomes a trending topic almost every day. It boasts to being the one that you “must” try. Maybe you are looking for a solution to dark spots or uneven skin tone? If so, then kojic acid may be the solution to your problem.
While facial acids may initially sound to some like a torture device in a horror movie, I can assure you that the results are a far cry from horrific. If you check the list of ingredients in your skincare products, you have surely come across Kojic acid. Enter the dark spot corrector. If you don’t already have one in your skincare regiment, then it is time. Kojic Acid is the trending skincare ingredient that is getting raving reviews as the ingredient of action for correcting dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
What is Kojic Acid?
Kojic acid is not a new discovery. It was first discovered in 1907 and the Japanese have been using it since that time. Kojic Acid is derived from different fungi, such as mushrooms, and it is a by-product of the fermentation process of Sake, soy sauce, and Japanese wine. Recently, it has been added to skincare products, especially those aimed at skin lightening.
How Does Kojic Acid Work?
Kojic acid brightens the skin by inhibiting melanin production. Melanin is the pigment that colors skin, eyes, and hair. Overproduction of melanin often results in dark sports and uneven skin tone. Because of Kojic acid’s ability to penetrate deep into skin layers and limit melanin production, it is often viewed as a skin lightening gel. The body produces melanin with the help of an amino acid called tyrosine. Kojic Acid inhibits the function of tyrosine, which, in turn, inhibits melanin production.
Benefits of Kojic Acid
Excessive sun exposure may cause hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and freckles on the skin. Hyperpigmentation is the darkening of the skin due to an over-accumulation or uneven distribution of melanin resulting in spotting on the skin. Skincare products that contain Kojic acid not only reverse sun damage but also reduce wrinkles and the signs of aging. Kojic acid inhibits the action of tyrosinase, which is responsible for melanin production and the skin aging process. Products that contain Kojic acid can help to lighten dark spots and patches resulting in the appearance of lighter, brighter, younger-looking skin.
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