Board-certified dermatologists Dr. Blair Murphy Rose, M.D., FAAD, and Dr. Anar Mikailov, M.D., FAAD, founder of Skintensive, both say kojic acid derives from various fungi species and brightens and ...

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Kojic acid is quickly growing in popularity. Notably, it's starting to replace hydroquinone in many bleaching agents. For example, you can find kojic acid in products used to bleach skin and whiten ...

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

Dark spots, sun spots, melasma — whatever form it takes, hyperpigmentation can be one of the hardest skin concerns to address. Left alone, it can take months to fade (if that) and be difficult to ...

Kojic acid emerges as a fascinating compound derived from fungal fermentation processes, primarily produced by Aspergillus and Penicillium species. This naturally occurring substance is well-known for ...

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Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Board-certified dermatologists Dr. Blair Murphy Rose, M.D., FAAD, and Dr. Anar ...