Kojic Acid

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Kojic Acid
 
$14.90 - $895.00
SKU:
SWH-KOJA-01
HS Code:
3202100000
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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, used also to preserve or change colors in cosmetics. Off-white powder. Soluble in water. CAS# 501-30-4.
 
INCI Name: Kojic acid.
 
Properties: Depigmenting agent and fights age spots. Induces skin lightening and helps establishing an even skin tone on all skin types. Minimizes liver spots.
 
Use: Recommended concentration 1 - 3%. Add to warm (25-40oC / 77-104F) water phase of formula. It can oxidize and lose some of its activity if put into hot water (>40oC / 104F). Can be combined with other skin lighteners. Kojic acid has tendency to oxidise over time, use vitamin e tocopherol or BHT in the cream to reduce oxidising.
 
Application: All kinds of skin-lightening products including lotions, creams, fluids, makeup products.
 
More Information: MSDS,  Fact Sheet,  Sample Recipe
 
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AHA/Kojic Under Eye Brightener

  Skin-Lightening Kojic Cream   Kojic Complex Gel
Brand: Peter Thomas Roth   Brand: Clark's Botanicals   Brand: Neova
         
         
 
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