Introduction to kojic acid:
Kojic acid is mainly used in cosmetics to whiten and remove acne. Kojic acid is mainly produced by glucose fermentation. Its whitening principle is that kojic acid is a specific inhibitor of melanin. After entering skin cells, it can complex with copper ions in cells, change the three-dimensional structure of tyrosinase, prevent the activation of tyrosinase, and thus inhibit the formation of melanin. It has the effects of whitening and freckle removal. In addition to being used in the field of cosmetics, kojic acid also has the functions of scavenging free radicals, enhancing cell vitality, food preservation and color protection. Therefore, kojic acid is also widely added to food as an additive.
The function and application of kojic acid:
Cosmetics: whitening and freckle removing cosmetics, facial mask lotion, skin care cream.
Food field: kojic acid has the functions of mold prevention, corrosion prevention, preservation and oxidation resistance. For example, adding a small amount of kojic acid to Bacon can inhibit sodium nitrite from turning into nitrite amine (carcinogen). Kojic acid is the raw material for the synthesis of new malt powder and ethyl malt powder.
Pharmaceutical field: cephalosporin antibiotic raw materials, with the effect of treating headache and toothache and anti-inflammatory
Benefits and advantages of kojic acid:
Kojic acid is a small molecular component with a molecular weight of 142.22, which can be directly absorbed through the skin.
The whitening mechanism of "kojic acid" and "fructic acid" is completely different. They will not peel off keratinocytes and make the cuticle thinner.
Many dermatologists in Europe and America have used 2-4% kojic acid to treat melasma and achieved good results.
Kojic acid is safe to be used in cosmetics within a limited range.
Recommendation of whitening related products：Glutathione, tranexamic acid, aloe gel freeze-dried powder, arbutin, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate etc.
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