{"id":1146,"date":"2025-03-01T18:03:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T17:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/?p=1146"},"modified":"2025-02-04T11:44:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T10:44:04","slug":"kojic-acid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/kojic-acid\/","title":{"rendered":"Kojic acid depigmenting to lighten the skin quickly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>kojic acid<\/strong> is an inhibitor of pigment formation in living tissues of animals and plants. It is a substance derived from the fermentation of different fungi. It is natural and nowadays you can find it in various cosmetic products to lighten the skin. Its effects are similar to glycolic acid, although it has some differences.<\/p><aside class=\"adsini\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- ah_inicio_articulo --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle ah-inicio-articulo\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2508209597\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/aside>\n<h2>What is kojic acid<\/h2>\n<p>Derived from fungi, it is a relatively new natural product. It was discovered in Japan in 1989 and comes in the form of a white powder. Its structure consists of small crystals that act upon contact with the skin.<\/p>\n<p>Sake contains it as a byproduct. It appears in large quantities during the fermentation of rice. Nowadays, you can buy kojic acid powder, although it is more common to purchase it as an ingredient in a cosmetic product. It is generally mixed with other active ingredients to provide a greater number of <strong>effects and benefits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It is mainly used to lighten and remove skin spots. Hyperpigmentation is its primary target. It helps reduce the accumulation of melanin that the skin produces, which makes the face look unattractive.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>advantages<\/strong> it has are that its side effects are much milder than other chemicals used for the same purposes. It is used for melasma, dark skin patches that appear on the face due to sun exposure, and as a cosmetic peel.<\/p>\n<h2>Properties<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Anti-stain for the skin.<\/li>\n<li>Inhibits melanin formation.<\/li>\n<li>Whitening.<\/li>\n<li>Antioxidants.<\/li>\n<li>Antibiotic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-98337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/kojic-acid-japan-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kojic acid japan\" width=\"720\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/kojic-acid-japan-1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/kojic-acid-japan-1-336x209.jpg 336w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" title=\"\">\u00a0Kojic acid affects melanocytes. <strong>It inhibits the formation of melanin in the skin<\/strong> by halting the synthesis of L-TYROSINE. This causes lightening in the areas where it is applied or comes in contact. Additionally, it has <strong>antioxidant properties<\/strong>. It is effective against free radicals, so its use in anti-aging creams is recommended.<\/p>\n<p>It is common to find <a title=\"Glycolic acid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/glycolic-acid\/\">creams with glycolic acid enhanced<\/a> by kojic acid. These can be used as a peel or whitening agent for the skin as they are effective against sun spots on the face and body areas.<\/p><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><center><aside class=\"ads2\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"1797353553\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/aside><\/center><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>It is important to mention that when using this type of acid on the skin, care must be taken and precautions must be followed. They are very irritating, and after use, the epidermis becomes highly sensitive and unprotected. Peeling and redness may occur depending on the concentration of the product and your skin&#8217;s sensitivity.<\/p>\n<p>Kojic acid can be used at 2% concentration with certain safety. Above 5% it is dangerous, similar to glycolic acid.<\/p>\n<h2>Side effects<\/h2>\n<p>The most common effect is mild irritation upon contact with the skin. Since it is sold in very diluted form, its use is generally safe. However, inhalation and ingestion are very dangerous to health. That is why it is common to use the <strong>properties of kojic acid<\/strong> in already prepared cosmetics.<\/p><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><center><!-- ah_3_ads --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"7212672277\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/aside><\/center><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-98338 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/kojic-acid-molecular-structure.png\" alt=\"Kojic acid molecular structure\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" title=\"\"> People with very sensitive skin may experience slight itching or redness, even irritation. For the rest of the people, these unwanted effects are rare when using creams or cosmetics. If you buy kojic acid in powder form, its purity will be different, and its handling as an application must follow certain guidelines to make it safe.<\/p>\n<p>Some cases of reactions due to prolonged use of this product have also been reported. These manifest as skin rashes, redness, and itching. If any of these symptoms occur, you should stop using it immediately.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Side effects include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cell mutation<\/li>\n<li>Damage to organs such as the liver, kidneys, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Cardiovascular diseases.<\/li>\n<li>Gastrointestinal problems.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty breathing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It should be noted that these cases have been detected with very high doses in animal studies. At normal doses, no symptoms beyond small reactions due to possible allergies have been detected. This can be solved by stopping the use of the product. Still, it should be pointed out that the Know your environment <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/news\/testimony-official-correspondence\/ewg-comments-fda-nano-scale-ingredients-cosmetics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">EWG<\/a> indicates that further studies are needed to investigate possible contraindications and harmful effects in humans.<\/p>\n<p>Also, creams containing it and available in the European Union, the United States, and even from Japan are safe. You must follow the instructions, but this is the same as with other cosmetics. Read the directions and apply it as instructed to see how your skin improves every day.<\/p>\n<\/p><aside class=\"ads\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- ah_fin_articulo --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle ah-fin-articulo\" style=\"display:inline-block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"4055871191\"><\/ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); <\/script><\/aside><aside class=\"ads-relacionado\"><center><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- mismumi_relacionado --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"2966766890\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/center><\/aside><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The kojic acid is an inhibitor of pigment formation in living tissues of animals and plants. 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