Why you should include kojic acid in your beauty routine

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Have you heard of kojic acid? With great depigmenting power on blemishes, it is also an antioxidant and antifungal asset, so you will love incorporating it into your beauty routine. Why you should include kojic acid in your beauty routine

Glycolic acid, lactic acid, hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone... it is likely that you already know more than one of these active ingredients commonly used in cosmetics. Its properties are multiple and can help us improve skin texture, luminosity, hydration, spots or acne. This time it's time to talk about kojic acid, used mainly as a depigmenting agent. For this, we have consulted María José Cejas from Europa Dermofarmacia.

What is kojic acid and what is it used for?

"It is an active ingredient that is obtained from a fungus and from the fermentation of soy sauce and rice. It is mainly used as a depigmenting agent, although it is also an antioxidant, bacteriostatic and antifungal agent."

Is it suitable for all skin types?

"In cosmetics, kojic acid is used with a concentration of between 1 and 4%. If the product that contains it is formulated with a concentration Low concentration could be used by practically all skin types and if we go to a high concentration, sensitive skin or skin unaccustomed to acids could not use it. It is also perfect for acne-prone skin as it reduces marks and is a seboregulator."< blockquote class="twitter-tweet">

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Skinceuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector

Why you should include kojic acid in your beauty routine

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Thanks to its active ingredients, hydroxy-phenoxy acid and ellagic acid, it reduces pigmentation and increases the uniformity of the skin tone and its luminosity. In addition, it is a cream that prevents the reappearance of spots.

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Kojicol Plus Depigmenting Gel from Sesderma

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With kojicol acid and the presence of glycolic and citric acid in its formulation, the most superficial layers of the skin are progressively renewed, allowing the kojicol extract to reach the skin cells to regenerate them in depth. This gel can be used on both normal and combination skin, since its formula is aimed at all types of hyperpigmentation.

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