Skin Lightening/Hyperpigmentation Reduction

Kojic acid reduces hyperpigmentation by inhibiting tyrosinase, an enzyme crucial for melanin production. This leads to the lightening of dark spots and uneven skin tone.

Kojic acid inhibits melanin production by chelating copper at the active site of tyrosinase, a key enzyme in melanogenesis. This action reduces the synthesis of melanin, leading to the lightening of hyperpigmented skin areas. It effectively addresses issues like melasma, sunspots (solar lentigines), post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), and other forms of skin discoloration by decreasing the overall amount of melanin present in affected cells.