Características
- INCI
- Kojic Acid
- CAS
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501-30-4
Este es el número de sustancia en el registro del Chemical Abstracts Service. El número CAS identifica de forma exclusiva una sustancia independientemente del idioma, el nombre comercial o los sinónimos.
- EC
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207-922-4
Este es el número de sustancia en el sistema europeo de identificación química (número CE), que se utiliza en las bases de datos regulatorias europeas, incluida la ECHA / CosIng.
- IUPAC
- 5-Hydroxy-2-Hydroxymethyl-4-Pyrone
- Funciones
- antioxidant
Для кого подходит
Descripción
Kojic Acid is a skin-brightening ingredient made through the fermentation of certain fungi and used in cosmetics to help fade the look of dark spots and uneven tone. It works mainly by slowing tyrosinase, an enzyme involved in melanin production, so it’s often found in serums, creams, soaps, and spot treatments aimed at discoloration from sun exposure, post-blemish marks, or general dullness. In hair products, it may be used more for scalp or cosmetic formulation purposes than for a major hair benefit.
People who want a more even-looking complexion or are targeting hyperpigmentation often reach for kojic acid, especially when they prefer a non-retinoid brightening option. That said, it can be a little irritating for some skin types, particularly if used too often or alongside other strong actives. Sensitive skin may do better with lower concentrations or less frequent use. As with many brightening ingredients, consistency matters, and daytime sunscreen is important when you’re working on discoloration.
Evidencia e investigación
Encontrado en productos (965 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции Urban Skin Rx (28 продуктов)
