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Friday, July 06, 2007

Kojic Acid

Kojic acid is an increasingly popular ingredient popping up in skin care products. A derivative of Japanese mushroom commonly used to ferment Sake, kojic acid's skin repairing abilities were first used to curb oxidation (browning) of cut fruit. Today, it is used in a wide variety of skin care products, but most commonly in eye creams.

Neova Kojic Complex Gel is a lightening gel featuring kojic acid alongside glycolic acid, lactic acid, citric acid and malic acid, forming a natural defense against dark circles and fine lines around the eyes.

AHA/Kojic Under Eye Brightener from Peter Thomas Roth combines Kojic acid with alpha hydroxy acids, vitamins and natural extracts. Ideal for all skin types, it leaves the under-eye area looking bright and youthful.

The benefits of kojic acid and can experienced on the entire face with a product such as Physician's Complex 6% Skin Bleaching Cream. Combining kojic acid with hydroquinone and bearberry extract, this cream helps to eliminate existing discoloration while defending skin against future formation.

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