Melanin Inhibitor
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A prime objective of skincare for many women is skin whitening. The hyper pigmentation due to sun damage or hormones now considered as much of an aging factor as wrinkling. Many cosmetics companies claim that their products provide skin whitening or brightening, but there are only a few active ingredients that really are able to fade skin discolorations. The most effective ingredients for skin whitening are hydroquinone, kojic acid, arbutin, and vitamin C. Highly toxic though effective are treatments that contain mercury. Kojic acid inhibits melanin production which is derived from a fungus. It is more natural skin whitening alternative. It is more effective when combined with glycolic acid, and can be extremely irritating to sensitive skin. Products result using kojic acid will usually be seen within 8 weeks. Many skin whitening products use kojic acid as the active ingredient are the Japanese.
