All about Kojic Acid Soap

Kojic Acid - Natural Super Skin Whitener

- A kind of specialized inhibitor for melanin -

What is Kojic Acid?

Kojic acid was discovered as a natural product derived form a mushroom in Japan in 1989. It has been successfully used to lighten pigment spots and skin discoloration and considered as a kind of popularly specialized inhibitor for melanin. At present, it is assigned into various kinds of cosmetics for curing freckles, spots on the skin of elder men, pigmentation and acne.

How can Kojic Acid inhibit the melanin?

On a molecular level, melanin is produced in the body from the conversion (in several steps) of the amino acid tyrosine. The conversion requires the enzyme known as tyrosinase. Kojic acid can prevent the tyrosinase activity through synthesizing reaction with its antioxidant properties after penetrating upper skin layers and entering skin cells to inhibit the formation of pigment at the deep cells on the skin.

Kojic acid can produce excellent effects in even toning the skin, fighting age spots, pregnancy marks, freckles as well as general skin pigmentation disorders of face and body.

Is it safe to use Kojic Acid for skin are?

It is a pure (98%) and natural material. It also is widely used in the field of medicine and food. Because it can eliminate free radicals, strengthen cell activity, and keep food fresh. Kojic Acid is widely consumed in the Japanese diet and is believed to be beneficial to health.

What is the difference between Kojic Acid and Hydroquinone as Whitener?

Hydroquinone has been used for more than a decade as the quickest and best for bleaching brown spots. However, it is a synthetic agent and may cause skin irritations that might result in edema, erythema and desquamation. Therefore, it is banned in European countries and limited to a maximum concentration of 2% in North America due to safety concerns. The American Occupational Safety Hazard Administration (OSHA) concluded that hydroquinone us highly toxic and may cause mutations when used without precaution. Therefore, the lighteners should be labeled the concentrations of hydroquinone or marked free hydroquinone. Comparatively, Kojic acid is absolutely safe to human health. Besides, Kojic acid and its derivative has better inhibitory effect on tyrosinase than any other skin whitening agents.

How should I use Kojic Acid skin whitening soap?

For best results, it is important to use the Kojic Acid whitening soap properly. It should be used twice per day, morning and evening. For sensitive skin apply the Kojic Acid whitening soap to your body first then to your face. Then rinse. For normal skin, it will be best if you leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing, but not too long on the face as you might feel a tingling sensation as common reaction.