Kojic Acid

Product Name Kojic Acid
CAS Number 501-30-4
Molecular Formula C6H6O4
Country of Origin China
Main Benefits Used for Cosmeceutical

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Kojic Acid Reviews

Kojic acid is an organic compound with chemical name is 5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyran-4-one. It exists in the brewing of soy sauce, Douban sauce, and alcoholic beverages, and is produced through the fermentation of Aspergillus (a fungus). Pure kojic acid is mainly produced through glucose fermentation. Kojic acid is a colorless prismatic crystal that is easily soluble in water, alcohol, and acetone, slightly soluble in ether, ethyl acetate, chloroform, pyridine, and insoluble in most other solvents. Kojic acid can inhibit tyrosinase activity during the process of melanin production, has a significant whitening effect, and does not inhibit other enzymes. At present, it has been added to various cosmetics and made into whitening cosmetics that can treat freckles, age spots, pigmentation, and acne. Moreover, kojic acid also has antioxidant, free radical elimination, enhanced cell vitality, and food preservation and color protection effects, and is widely used in the fields of medicine and food.

How Kojic Acid Works

Kojic acid is a melanin specific inhibitor that can chelate with copper ions in skin cells, alter the three-dimensional structure of tyrosinase, prevent its activation, and thus inhibit the formation of melanin. In addition, it does not act on other biological enzymes in cells and has no toxic effects on cells. At the same time, it can also enter the intercellular matrix, form intercellular glia, and play a role in water retention and increasing skin elasticity.

Health Benefits of Kojic Acid

There are so many Health Benefits of Kojic Acid, such as Whitening, Freckle Removal, Antioxidant, Antibacterial and so on, here we will browes some of its important Health Benefits as below:
Whitening
Kojic acid can compete with tyrosinase for copper ions like vitamin C, causing tyrosinase to lose activity, blocking the generation of melanin, and achieving the goal of whitening and lightening spots. Moreover, kojic acid can be oxidized by intermediate products such as dopaquinone, reducing the number of substrates involved in the chain reaction and thereby inhibiting the conversion of dopaquinone to the final melanin. In cosmetics, a general addition of 0.5-2.0% can inhibit the production of melanin, and a concentration of 20ug/ml of kojic acid can inhibit the activity of various tyrosinase enzymes by 70-80%.
Freckle Removal
Kojic acid can inhibit the synthesis of tyrosinase, so it can strongly inhibit the formation of skin melanin, and will not produce leukoplakia sequelae. Therefore, kojic acid has been mixed into essence liquid, facial mask, lotion, and skin cream to make products that can effectively treat freckles, senile spots, and chloasma.
Antioxidant
Kojic acid has a strong antioxidant effect, which can inhibit lipid peroxidation in food, reduce the degree of lipid oxidation, and extend the shelf life of food. In addition, experiments have shown that kojic acid can effectively reduce the nitrite content in food and reduce the harm of nitrite to human health. Moreover, adding kojic acid to food will not affect the taste, aroma, and texture of the food.
Antibacterial
Kojic acid has antibacterial properties, mainly manifested in its inhibitory effect on many common bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Kojic acid helps to maintain food freshness, extend the shelf life of food, and reduce spoilage and food poisoning caused by bacterial infections. In dermatology, ointments containing kojic acid are used to treat acne because they can effectively kill the bacteria that cause acne.
Lipid Boosting Effect
Kojic acid can reduce the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, effectively preventing the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Kojic acid can inhibit the synthesis of cholesterol in liver cells, promote cholesterol metabolism and excretion.
Antitumor Effect
Kojic acid has a certain anti-tumor effect and can inhibit the proliferation and spread of tumor cells. Research has shown that kojic acid can regulate the apoptotic channels of tumor cells, leading to their death.
Hypoglycemic Effect
Kojic acid can lower the glucose content in the blood, reduce insulin release and insulin resistance. Kojic acid can promote the utilization of glucose, improve insulin sensitivity, and help control and prevent the occurrence of diabetes.
Promote Calcium Absorption
Kojic acid can form soluble salts with calcium in food, improving the bioavailability of calcium. Research has shown that kojic acid can increase the absorption and transport of calcium by intestinal epithelial cells, promoting the entry of calcium into the bloodstream.

Kojic Acid Side Effects

Under normal use, kojic acid is safe, but it may also cause side effects such as skin irritation and photosensitivity reactions. Moreover, kojic acid may also have carcinogenic side effects, which are likely to lead to the development of cancer in the body, as kojic acid contains carcinogenic substances.

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Product Name Kojic Acid
CAS Number 501-30-4
Molecular Formula C6H6O4
Country of Origin China
Appearance Powder
GMO Status NON-GMO
Allergen Allergen Free
Sterilization Non-Irradiated
Grade Could Meet Pharma Grade, Food Grade, Cosmetic Grade and Feed Grade
Shelf Life 2 Years if Sealed and Store away from Direct Sun Light
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