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Kojic Acid Dipalmitate

A stable, oil-soluble ester of kojic acid offering brightening benefits with improved skin penetration and reduced irritation.

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What is it?

Kojic acid is naturally fermented by Aspergillus oryzae. The dipalmitate ester form improves its stability (preventing oxidation and color change), makes it oil-soluble for richer formulations, and reduces the irritation potential of free kojic acid.

Used in brightening creams, serums, and sunscreens to reduce hyperpigmentation and dark spots while offering better tolerability than standard kojic acid.

Key Benefits

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Stable brightening

Maintains brightening efficacy without the color instability of free kojic acid.

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Reduced irritation

Better tolerated than free kojic acid, including for sensitive skin types.

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Oil-soluble

Can be incorporated into richer, emollient formulations.

Suitable for

skin with hyperpigmentationsensitive skinuneven skin toneall skin types

Main Actions

✓ brightening✓ tyrosinase inhibition✓ hyperpigmentation reduction

When it may be insufficient

Requires conversion in the skin to release active kojic acid. Effects may be slightly slower than free kojic acid, but tolerability is significantly improved.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kojic Acid Dipalmitate do for skin?

Used in brightening creams, serums, and sunscreens to reduce hyperpigmentation and dark spots while offering better tolerability than standard kojic acid.

Who should use Kojic Acid Dipalmitate?

Kojic Acid Dipalmitate is suitable for: skin with hyperpigmentation, sensitive skin, uneven skin tone, all skin types.

Are there any warnings about Kojic Acid Dipalmitate?

Requires conversion in the skin to release active kojic acid. Effects may be slightly slower than free kojic acid, but tolerability is significantly improved.

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