Is Kojic Acid Dipalmitate Safe for Skin?

Kojic acid dipalmitate powder is safe and it suits people from light to dark skin. But it will not change your natural dark skin, instead it will lighten your abnormal pigmentation caused due to acne scars, melasma, freckles etc.

What is Kojic Acid Dipalmitate?

Kojic acid dipalmitate (KAD) is a liposoluble derivative of kojic acid. It’s also called 2- palmitoyl methyl -5- palmitoyl – pyranone. It has a greater ability to inhibit melanin formation than kojic acid powder. Its ability to suppress melanin formation makes it effective in whitening dark skin, or areas of dark skin. Kojic acid dipalmitate powder good stability in heat and light; no color change; good oil solubility. As a whitening agent, KAD is widely used in cosmetics industry.

Is Kojic Acid Dipalmitate Good for Skin?

Kojic acid dipalmitate is revered for its use as a skin-lightening ingredient all over the world. It significantly reduces dark spots and hyper-pigmentation and is a safer alternative to hydroquinone. It can be found in creams, lotions, serums, and even soaps. It acts as an anti-tumor and a radioprotective agent.

Is Kojic Acid Dipalmitate Safe for Skin?

Kojic acid dipalmitate powder is safe and it suits people from light to dark skin. But it will not change your natural dark skin, instead it will lighten your abnormal pigmentation caused due to acne scars, melasma, freckles etc.

Is Kojic Dipalmitate Powder Good for Face?

Kojic Dipalmitate can produce excellent effects in even toning the skin, fighting age spots, pregnancy marks, freckles as well as general skin pigmentation disorders of face and body.

Is Kojic Dipalmitate Natural?

Kojic acid (KA) a natural metabolite and its dipalmitate ester, kojic acid dipalmitate(Kadp) are both prescribed to treat skin hyperpigmentation. Stress test reveals the intrinsicstability of active ingredients and leads to selection of the suitable formulations.

Is Kojic Acid Dipalmitate in Sunscreen?

Kojic Acid Dipalmitate is derived from kojic acid. It is oil-soluble and compatible with all kinds of preservatives and sunscreen. It is a new skin whitening agent, and can prevent the formation of melanin by inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase.

What is the Best pH for Kojic Acid Dipalmitate?

We recommend using this ingredient in formulations with a pH range of 4-7. Kojic Acid Dipalmitate (KAD) can tend to form a crystal precipitate in some cosmetic formulations.

What is the Color of Kojic Acid Dipalmitate?

Kojic Acid Dipalmitate is light and heat stable, while kojic acid tends to oxidize over time. Unlike Kojic Acid Dipalmitate does not turn brown or yellow over time for two reasons. First, kojic acid is not stable to light and heat, and tends to oxidize, which results in color change (often yellow or brown).

What Percentage of Kojic Acid is Safe for Skin?

As per scientific research, kojic acid is safe to use within 1-4% concentration in cosmetics. Two double-blind studies concluded that a combination of 2% kojic acid with 2% hydroquinone and 4% kojic acid with 5% glycolic acid works efficiently on pigmentation.

Kojic Acid Dipalmitate with Kojic Acid

Kojic Acid Dipalmitate is derived from kojic acid. It is oil-soluble and compatible with all kinds of preservatives and sunscreen. It is a new skin whitening agent, and can prevent the formation of melanin by inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase.

Who should Avoid Kojic Acid?

Kojic acid can lead to contact dermatitis in some people, especially those with sensitive skin. Contact dermatitis can cause a rash, itching, and dry patches of skin. In severe cases, pain and blisters can develop. The concentration of kojic acid in creams, serums, and soaps may vary by manufacturer.

What are the Side Effects of Kojic Acid Dipalmitate?

Kojic acid dipalmitate has some side effects such as skin irritation, allergic reactions, dermatitis. The salts kojic dipalmitate (2%), potassium azeloyl diglycinate (5%), milk protein (3%) are involved in the preparation of Kojic Acid Ointment.

TESTED BY ACCREDITED 3RD PARTY LABS

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