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Kojic Acid-Your Ultimate Choice for Skin brightening

Are you anxious about dark spots and hyperpigmentation on your face? You have tried many products to get rid of dark skin, but all in vain. Now, there’s nothing to worry about. Keep reading; I will share a secret ingredient for skin brightening–Kojic acid. 

Kojic Acid-Your Ultimate Choice for Skin brightening

Products containing Kojic acid is known for their skin lightening effect. Kojic acid works by inhibiting the production of melanin in our body-a a pigment involves in darkening skin. So, it helps to lighten dark spots, acne scars and melasma. 

Products containing Kojic acid is known for their skin lightening effect. Kojic acid works by inhibiting the production of melanin in our body-a a pigment involves in darkening skin. So, it helps to lighten dark spots, acne scars and melasma.

Kojic acid interacts as an antioxidant by interacting with free-radical produced as a result of UV exposure. So, it helps to repair the skin from sunburn. Kojic acid helps to fade away hyperpigmentation which improves the appearance of skin. So, kojic acid also has an anti-ageing effect by improving skin damage.

Kojic acid has some anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. So, it helps to treat acne due to bacterial and fungal infections on the skin.

Kojic acid interacts as an antioxidant by interacting with free-radical produced as a result of UV exposure. So, it helps to repair the skin from sunburn. Kojic acid helps to fade away hyperpigmentation which improves the appearance of skin. So, kojic acid also has an anti-ageing effect by improving skin damage. Kojic acid has some anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. So, it helps to treat acne due to bacterial and fungal infections on the skin.

The cosmetic experts’ panel suggested that a 1% concentration of Kojic acid is safe for cosmetic products. Always consult your dermatologist before using it, although it’s safe for skin use for treating a specific condition. People with sensitive skin might feel skin irritation or dermatitis.

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Dr. Iqra Mubashar
Dr. Iqra Mubashar

About the writer: Dr. Iqra Mubashar is a registered Pharmacist originally from Pakistan, Lahore. She has earned her pharmacy degree from the University of veterinary and animal sciences, Lahore. She has completed her internship as a trainee from Children hospital, Lahore. She has completed her research work in clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutics. She has worked as a healthcare documentation head in Al-Qasim enterprises, Islamabad. She has specialized in prescription handling, drug information, literature research, patient counseling, and pharmaceutical care plan. Her research work on coronavirus is under publication.

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