Kojic Acid Is The Newest Skincare Ingredient In Town And Here Is Why You Should Try It RN
Written by Urvi DalalMar 20, 2019
If you are battling skin issues such as dark spots, blemishes and dull skin, kojic acid is god-sent for you. Kojic acid is a chemical produced from different types of fungi and has a lot of skin benefits. This wonder ingredient has, in recent times, formed an important part in skin brightening creams and serums.
Let’s find out all the skin benefits that this skincare ingredient has…
Using products contaning kojic acid helps to brighten the skin and improve the appearance of skin. It is a great ingredient to lighten spots and reverse sun damage. This improvement in the quality of your skin makes you look younger.
Reduces hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation and dark spots are a result of excessive sun exposure. Applying products with kojic acid effectively lightens the spots and patches, giving you clear skin. It is also said to have an overall whitening effect on your skin.
Treat melasma
Kojic acid is absolutely safe for every skin type and can even be used by pregnant women. In fact, the skin brightening properties of kojic acid works as an amazing remedy against melesma.
Has antifungal and antibacterial properties
This ingredient is also known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties. It helps to treat certain kinds of fungal infections and decreases the chances of bacterial infections.
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Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!
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Written by Urvi Dalal on Mar 20, 2019
Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!