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Brightening & Skintone
Kojic Acid
The Natural Skin Brightener Kojic Acid is a well-known natural ingredient used to reduce pigmentation and even out skin tone. It inhibits the production of melanin by blocking tyrosinase, an enzyme responsible for skin pigmentation. This makes it highly effective in treating uneven skin tone.
What It Is
Kojic Acid is a natural byproduct of the fermentation process of certain fungi, particularly Aspergillus Oryzae (koji), used in the production of sake, soy sauce, and rice wine in Japan.
What It Does
It inhibits the production of tyrosinase, the enzyme that triggers melanin synthesis, effectively lightening existing dark spots and preventing new ones from forming — without bleaching the skin.