Kojic Acid Soap

INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO USE KOJIC ACID SOAP.

It is advisable to use the KOJIC ACID soap once daily to avoid over dryness of skin. Frequent washing of skin could lead to dryness and irritation.

HOW OFTEN CAN THE SOAP BE USED?

As for any kind of skin types, the use of topical agents on the skin may develop contact dermatitis depending on the individual. If any irritation develops, discontinuation of its use is advised.

ARE THERE ANY PRECAUTIONS FOR ITS USE?

A fungal metabolic product, kojic acid inhibits the catecholase activity of tyrosinase, which is the rate-limiting, essential enzyme in the biosynthesis of the skin pigment melanin. Indeed, it has been shown to significantly enhance neutrophil phagocytosis and lymphocyte proliferation stimulated by phytohemagglutinin. Melanocytes treated with kojic acid become nondendritic, with a decreased melanin content. Additionally, it scavenges reactive oxygen species released excessively from cells or generated in tissue or blood.

HOW DOES KOJIC ACID WORKS?

KOJIC ACID SOAP is a formulated soap which contains Kojic acid which is used for skin lightening of hyperpigmentation, fading of dark spots which results from blemishes of the skin.

WHAT IS KOJIC ACID SOAP FOR?

Kojic acid is a by-product of the fermentation process of malting rice for use in the manufacture of sake, Japanese rice wine. There is definitely convincing research, both in vitro and in vivo and in animal studies, showing that kojic acid is effective for inhibiting melanin production. Both glycolic acid and kojic acid, as well as glycolic acid with hydroquinone, are highly effective in reducing the pigment in melasma patients

WHAT IS KOJIC ACID?

Laser Treatment

Hydroquinone
Retin-A (retinoic acid)
KOJIC ACID
Azelaic acid

Treatments for hyperpigmentation includes :

Hyperpigmentation removal treatments are used to fade darkened areas of the skin which may result from hormones, sun damage, injuries, skin-type characteristics, medications, acne and more.

Treatment of Hyperpigmentation (dark spots on skin)

Areas of hyperpigmentation can be anything from melasma/choalasma (often attributed to pregnancy or hormonal imbalances) where brown or tan patches appear on the cheeks, upper lip and forehead after oral contraceptives and/or pregnancy, to areas of dark spots remaining after blemishes resolve, to dark areas remaining after injury, to freckles.

Hyperpigmentation is when dark pigment on the skin occurs. MELANIN gives the skin its pigment and is produced y a type of skin cell called a melanocyte. If you have overactive melanocytes they will produce darker pigmented areas called hyperpigmentation. There are several types of hyperpigmentation that can occur, the common causes being: sun-related (such as freckles), pregnancy-related (hormones stimulate melanin production), and disease-related (such as hyperpituitarism and Addisons disease).

KOJIC ACID