FECY Kojic Acid Powder

Kojic acid blocks the UV activation of tyrosinase, thereby limiting melanin production. This means it can help lighten existing sunspots and photodamage, fade the dark marks left from acne scarring or after a pimple, and even improve melasma

Benefits of Kojic Acid for Skin 

Spot-fading and skin brightening is the name of the game for this ingredient, though it does have a few other standout qualities, such as:

• Inhibits the production of melanin in the skin: The pathway that leads to excess melanin or pigment (in other words, a dark spot) is complex, but at the heart of the matter is an enzyme known as tyrosinase. Kojic acid blocks the UV activation of tyrosinase, thereby limiting melanin production. This means it can help lighten existing sunspots and photodamage, fade the dark marks left from acne scarring or after a pimple, and even improve melasma, notes Chang.
• Acts as an antioxidant: Kojic acid can help scavenge and counteract skin-damaging free radicals caused by exposure to UV damage and pollution.1 This not only helps improve overall skin tone as well but also makes it a good general anti-aging ingredient, says Nazarian.
• Has anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties: Unlike many other acids, it also has these unique characteristics, though they're secondary to the skin-lightening benefits.

Diminishes Scars and Spots: Kojic Acid Powder works with the skin's natural renewal process to slough off damaged, thickened, & discolored skin. Powerful, natural ingredients reduce the appearance of dark spots, age spots, hyperpigmentation, melasma, freckles, red marks, scars, and other signs of sun damage.

The bottom line: Kojic acid skincare is not cytotoxic and therefore cannot permanently lighten your skin tone. However for as long as kojic acid skincare is used, it will and can lighten and brighten skin tone.

What do you mix Kojic acid powder with?

1) Any base cream (skin brightening/lightening lotions work best) 2) Kojic Acid powder 3) Vegetable Oil. You will also require two pots (a smaller and a larger one) to mix and dissolve the powder with the oil. 2) Mix 1-2teaspoon (about 5-10 grams) in with a small amount of vegetable oil or any oil.

Benefits

The benefits of using products containing kojic acid may include the following:

• Anti-aging effect: Products containing kojic acid may lighten the skin, which can improve the appearance of age spots and sun damage. The reduction of dark spots can have an anti-aging effect.
• Treat melasma: Kojic acid may also be helpful in decreasing melasma, which is darkening of the skin due to pregnancy.
• Decrease the appearance of scars: Kojic acid may also reduce the discoloration of scars. Although the acid does not improve the thickness of scar tissue, it may reduce dark pigmentation associated with certain types of scars. Lightening the scar may make it less noticeable.
• Antifungal benefits: Kojic acid is also thought to have some antifungal benefits. It may be helpful in preventing and treating certain fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot and yeast infections.
• Antibacterial effects: Kojic acid may also provide antibacterial benefits. It may help decrease the chances of developing common types of bacterial skin infections.

Antioxidant/Anti Aging

Kojic Acid can help to counteract skin-damaging caused by exposure to  UV and pollution. This, in turn, reduces age spots, dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles, making your skin looks youthful. This not only helps protect the skin from free radicals and improve the overall texture and evenness of the skin tone but also makes it a good general anti-oxidant ingredient as the reduction of all these conditions can have an anti-aging effect.

Scar and Spots Lightening 

Kojic Acid is known to block tyrosinase,  and in turn, inhibits the production of excess pigment. This results in lightening sunspots, dark spots, pigmentation, and marks left over by acne or any light injury and lightening means making it less noticeable. While Kojic Acid will not be too helpful to improve thick scar tissue, it will definitely work on the superficial appearance of scars and prevent future resurgence. It works its magic by smoothing out uneven skin tone and fading discoloration.

Treats Melasma And Inhibits The Production Of Melanin

Melasma is a common issue related to hormonal imbalance and pregnancy in women and it shows up as dark patches on the face especially.  Kojic Acid blocks UV-activation of tyrosinase, the compound responsible for melanin production, thereby limiting the production of melanin on the skin. This means it can help lighten existing sunspots and photodamage, fade the dark marks left from acne scarring , and helps treat melasma by lightening those pigmented areas.

CAN KOJIC ACID REALLY GET RID OF DARK SPOTS?

Kojic Acid inhibits and prevents the formation of tyrosine, which is an amino acid which is needed to produce melanin. Because it inhibits the production of melanin, Kojic Acid can have a lightening effect, to lighten visible sun damage, age spots, or scars. Due to its melanin-blocking properties, Kojic Acid is helpful with treating and preventing hyperpigmentation of all types, including post-inflammatory and sun-induced. Kojic Acid helps reduce the appearance of scars, spots and other discoloration by lightening the skin. It cannot, however, altogether remove scars and the marks completely. It can only lighten  their appearance.  This ingredient is perfect for anyone looking for a more naturally occurring ingredient to lighten dark spots and provide a more even complexion.