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What Is Kojic acid?

Kojic acid is a compound made by fermentation in fungi like Aspergillus and Penicillium. Fermented soy and rice products, like miso, soy sauce, and sake, naturally produce kojic acid.

Kojic acid inhibits and prevents the formation of tyrosine, which is an amino acid that’s needed to produce melanin. Melanin is the pigment that affects hair, skin, and eye color. Because it inhibits the production of melanin, kojic acid can have a lightening effect.

Kojic acid Specifications