Kojic acid serum

Ready to feel more confident when reading your beauty products' ingredient labels? Enter, the Allure Ingredient Index . In this comprehensive guide, you'll find everything you need to know about the most in-demand (and under-the-radar) ingredients in your favorite skin-care products. Need to get your skin glowing and even-toned in two weeks without any fancy in-office treatments? Consider adding kojic acid to your skin-care routine. According to cosmetic chemist Ginger King, the powerful ingredient targets and inhibits the production of melanin to diminish dark spots and brighten skin in that exact time frame. Listen to The Inside Story: Kojic Acid Episode of Allure's The Science of Beauty Podcast Arrow How does kojic acid benefit skin? Because of its melanin-blocking properties, kojic acid is helpful with treating and preventing hyperpigmentation of all types, including post-inflammatory and sun-induced, says Although kojic acid is more tolerated than AHAs and BHAs, it may not be the best option for your hyperpigmentation woes if you have sensitive skin, Dr. Kim says. Why? Contact dermatitis is the ingredient's most common side effect, Dr. Hartman adds. "It can cause redness, irritation, swelling, itchiness, and pain when it causes a flare-up," he continues. To combat this, kojic acid should be paired with soothing ingredients, Dr. Rieder says. In fact, this acid is often compounded with other ingredients to keep skin happy and side-effect-free — all the while helping it ...

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