Kojic Acid

This organic off-white glossy powdered acid is a result of the microbiological fermentation caused by fungi or by malting rice.

 INCL name– Kojic Acid

Molecular formula– C6H6O4/C37H64O6

Alternate names– Kojic Acid (5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyrone), Hexadecanoic Acid

Purity – 99%

Solubility: Water

 BENEFITS AND USES-

• This mild acid is a powerful anti-oxidant and exhibits anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-aging benefits. 
• It is revered for its use as a skin-lightening ingredient all over the world.
• It significantly reduces dark spots and hyper-pigmentation and is a safer alternative to hydroquinone.
• It can be found in creams, lotions, serums, and even soaps.
• It acts as an anti-tumor and a radioprotective agent.
• As a food additive, it prevents oil from going rancid.

 HOW IT WORKS–

• It begets the desired skin-lightening effect by blocking the formation of tyrosine.
• This blockage of tyrosine eventually prevents the production of melanin.

 CONCENTRATION AND SOLUBILITY

• Conventionally, the concentration for use in skincare products is 1%-4%.
• It is stable at PH around 4.
• Kojic acid is readily soluble in water, ethanol, and acetone; sparingly soluble in ether, ethyl acetate, chloroform, and pyridine; and difficultly soluble in most other liquids.