iWhite™ KA
- CAS Number
- 501-30-4
- EC Number
- 207-922-4
- INCI Name
- Kojic Acid
Kojic acid is a kind of specialized inhibitor for melanin. It can prevent the tyrosinase activity through synthesizing with copper ion in the cells after it enters skin cells. So, it is used for skin lightening and anti-melasma. Effective for inhibiting melanin production, tyrosinase inhibitor. At present it is assigned into various kinds of cosmetics for curing freckles, spots on the skin of older people, pigmentation and acne. It also eliminates free radicals and strengthens cell activity.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Skin Care
- Treatment Products
Product Families
- Skin Actives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- iWhite
- Synonyms
5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-pyrone, 5-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one
- Functions
Anti-Aging Agent, Lightening Agent, Whitening Agent
- Benefit Claims
Anti-Aging, Free Radical Scavenging, Skin Lightening, Skin Whitening, Strengthening; Anti-Aging; Free Radical Scavenging; Skin Lightening; Skin Whitening; Strengthening
- Labeling Claims
- Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Clean at Sephora
- Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Certifications & Compliance
- Halal, Kosher
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 0.5-2%
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 year
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Application Format
- Creams
- Lotions
- Masks
- Powder
- Serum
- Storage and Handling
Store at room temperature in a cool and dry place. The validity is two years from manufacturing date.
- Packaging Information
Packing in carton, inner sealed with 1kg 20 aluminum foil bag.; Packing in paper drum, inner sealed with 1kg 20 aluminum foil bag or 20kg plastic bag.
- Skin Care Applications
- Anti-Aging Products
- Facial Treatments
- Skin Brightening Products
- Certifications and Compliance
- Halal
- Kosher
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Anti-Aging Agent
- Lightening Agent
- Whitening Agent
