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Kojic Acid
Kojic acid (5-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-pyranone)
Fungal-derived tyrosinase inhibitor for pigmentation and melasma
Sourced via EWG Skin Deep, one of the scientific databases used by the Yuka app to evaluate cosmetic ingredient safety.
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Topical Treatments for Melasma and Their Mechanism of Action
Gonzalez-Molina V et al. · The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology · 2022
Systematic review confirms kojic acid as an effective tyrosinase inhibitor for melasma, with efficacy comparable to hydroquinone and fewer safety concerns.
PubMed ↗ PMID 35642229Full briefing coming soon.
Should You Try This?
Probably okay to try
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