Kojic Acid
Our database includes 175 products that contain Kojic Acid.
Explained
Kojic acid comes from fungi and can also be from fermented foods. It helps even out skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation.
This ingredient works by blocking tyrosine, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.
Kojic Acid is antifungal and often used to treat fungal infections. Additionally, it can help fight bacteria with its antimicrobrial properties. This can help treat acne as well.
A similar ingredient is arbutin.
You should know
What it is
Antioxidant
Form of Antioxidant
Antioxidants inhibit oxidation, or a chemical reaction that leads to cell-damage and are found to correct signs of aging, brighten skin tone, and some antioxidants help stimulate collagen.
Benefits
Dark Spots
Helps with Dark Spots
Dark spots are areas where the skin has changed color due to sun exposure.
Scar Healing
Good for Scar Healing
A scar is an area of fibrous tissue that remains after the skin has been wounded and healed.
Community Rating
Loved
What it does
Antioxidant
A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one, such as vitamin e, vitamin c, or beta carotene, that protects cellsfrom the sometimes damaging effects of oxidation.
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.3%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 50%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
1% to
10%
References
Products with Kojic Acid
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
34801
INCI Name
KOJIC ACID
EC #
 207-922-4
All Functions
Antioxidant
