Kojic acid is a powerful ingredient that is just starting to become more and more popular among dermatologists and other skin care developers. It has many benefits that can help improve the skin of everyone, from teenagers struggling with blemished skin to adults who are trying to fend off some of the normal signs of aging.
What Exactly Is Kojic Acid?
This skin care ingredient is generally made from a few different types of fungi. However, it is also made as a byproduct of fermenting certain food items, such as sake and rice wine. It generally has one specific purpose that people know it for. It has a powerful ability to lighten the pigmentation of the skin. This means that it can be used to fade sun spots or other dark marks on the skin caused by the natural aging process. However, there is much more that this ingredient can do for your skin.
A Powerful Acne Fighter
In addition for being known to fade sun spots, kojic acid is known for its antimicrobial properties. This means that it fights bacteria, which can lead to a number of skin care problems. One of the most common is acne, which tends to plague teenagers but often occurs in adults as well. Not only can it help prevent outbreaks of acne but, because it does lighten the skin, it can help reduce the appearance of acne scars left behind from previous breakouts.
Prevent Fungal Growth on The Skin
Not only is kojic acid an antimicrobial ingredient, it is also antifungal. Many skin conditions are caused by fungus on the skin, including ringworm and athlete’s foot. This ingredient is often added to treatments for these skin issues in order to increase their antifungal properties. In fact, using it as a part of your daily skin care routine can actually help decrease your chances of developing these various fungal skin conditions to begin with.
Kojic acid is becoming the new “must-have” product in skin care, but Genovo Skincare already has products on the market incorporating this ingredient into its products. For more information about these products or to get an order started, please click here.
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