Kojic acid can inhibit the synthesis of tyrosinase, so it can strongly inhibit the formation of melanin in the skin. It is safe and non-toxic, and will not produce sequelae of leukoplakia. Therefore, Kojic acid has been formulated into lotions, facial masks, lotions, and skin creams. It can effectively treat freckles, age spots, pigmentation, acne and other high-end whitening cosmetics.
Kojic acid can be used as a food additive, which has the functions of preservation, antiseptic and anti-oxidation. Kojic acid is also a raw material for the production of maltol and ethyl maltol. Kojic acid has a wide range of applications in food processing.
Because kojic acid has no mutagenic effect on eukaryotic cells, it can eliminate free radicals in the human body, enhance white blood cell motility, etc., which is beneficial to human health. Therefore, kojic acid has been used as a raw material for cephalosporin antibiotics, and the finished medicine produced is used for treatment For headaches, toothaches and local inflammations, the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects are very good.
Kojic acid can also be used as iron analysis reagent, film spot remover, etc.
