Kojic Acid

Kojic Acid

Item No. SWH-KOJA-01
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Description
Description
Kojic acid (5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone) is a by-product in the fermentation process of malting rice. Mild inhibitor of the formation of pigment in plant and animal tissues.
Benefits
  • Skin-lightening effect by inhibiting melanin formation
  • Promotes skin lightening and helps establishing an even skin tone on all skin types
  • Minimizes liver spots
  • Often used also to preserve or stabilize colors in cosmetic products
  • Can enhance shelf life through its preservative actions against chemical and microbial degradation
Use
Recommended concentration 1-3%. Add to warm (25-40°C/77-104°F) water phase of formula. It can oxidize and lose some of its activity if put into hot water (>40°C/104°F). Can be combined with other skin lighteners. Kojic acid has tendency to oxidize over time; add vitamin E tocopherol or BHT to a formula to reduce oxidation. For external use only.
Applications
All kinds of skin-lightening products including lotions, creams, fluids, makeup products.
CAS
501-30-4
INCI
Kojic acid
composition
Kojic acid
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Off-white powder
Solubility
Water-soluble
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store light-protected at a cool and dry place
Country of Origin
Japan
Raw Material Source
Sugars obtained from corn starch or rice
Manufacture
Kojic acid is produced by fungus fermentation (mostly Aspergillus species) of various sugars.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
No data available
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
3202100000