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Active Ingredients

Kojic Acid

Often labeled as: KA

The fungal-derived dark spot destroyer.

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Overall Safety Caution
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 3 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A chelation agent produced by several species of fungi. It works by inhibiting tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for melanin production.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Fades severe hyperpigmentation, sun damage, and melasma.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Can be irritating. Best used in conjunction with a strong barrier repair cream.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It works overnight.

The Science

It requires 4-8 weeks of consistent use to suppress melanin pathways.