Most commonly used in cosmetic and skincare products, such as creams, lotions, and serums. It is also used in some soaps.
Uses
Used for melasma as it lightens pigmented areas. It is also used for anti-ageing and scar lightening.
Benefits
• Helps fade dark spots and discolouration
• Delivers antioxidant protection
• Inhibits production of melanin
• Has anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties
Usage Rate
Use within 1-5% concentration in cosmetics.
Strengths
More efficacious than kojic acid in inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase present in human skin.
Caution
Kojic Dipalmitate, also known as KAD, is a di-esterified derivative of Kojic Acid. It is considered to be superior to Kojic Acid in its whitening capability and is more stable than Kojic Acid in cosmetic formulations.
It lightens the skin by preventing the production of tyrosine, the amino acid that is responsible for producing melanin. It also works as an effective antioxidant in skin care products and helps treat hyperpigmentation due to sunspots, age spots, and dark spots.
KAD has the ability to act as a UV protector, and it has a wide range of applications in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. Especially used in serums and depigmentation creams, It may be found in various forms including powders, cleansers, and soap bars.