Kojic acid is a mild inhibitor of the formation of pigment in plant and animal tissues. Thus, it is used in food such as fruits to prevent oxidative browning, as well as in preserving the red or pink color of seafood.
Kojic Acid is also used in cosmetics to preserve or change colors of substances but most especially in skin lightening. It was also found out that Kojic acid has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Thus, Kojic Acid is also claimed to treat various kinds of skin condition such as melasma, acne, pimples and even warts.
People with freckles, sun damaged skin and sun spots are often among the users of kojic acid products. Many of these users say they can see visible results within 4-6 weeks with continuous use of these skin lightening products. Kojic acid has shown to reduce excess pigmentation of the skin.
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