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Properties and Usage:

Kojic acid is a natural organic compound with a colorless or light yellow crystalline powder. It is mainly extracted from fungi and has whitening, antioxidant and preservative properties. It is widely used in beauty and skin care, medicine, food industry and other fields.

1. Beauty and skin care

Whitening: Kojic acid can effectively improve pigmentation problems by inhibiting tyrosinase activity and reducing melanin production. It is often used in whitening creams, essences and other skin care products.

Antioxidant: Kojic acid has strong antioxidant capacity, can reduce free radical production, slow down skin aging, and maintain skin luster and elasticity.

Blemish and acne removal: It is used in blemish and acne removal products to help fade spots and acne marks, making the skin clearer.

2. Medical field

Antibacterial: Kojic acid is used as a preservative in drugs. Its antibacterial properties can inhibit bacterial growth and maintain the stability of drugs.

Anti-tumor research: Preliminary studies have shown that kojic acid may have potential anti-tumor effects by inhibiting the proliferation of cancer cells.

3. Food Industry

Antioxidant and Preservative: In food processing, kojic acid, as an antioxidant, can extend the shelf life of food and prevent oxidation; as a preservative, it can maintain the freshness and flavor of food and reduce the risk of nitrites being converted into harmful nitrosamines.

Preservation: Kojic acid is used in meat, fruit and vegetable processing, showing a significant preservation effect, especially in meat products, which can enhance food safety.

4. Cosmetics and Personal Care

Hair Care: Adding kojic acid can enhance hair gloss, reduce scalp problems, and improve hair quality.

Facial Cleansing Products: Kojic acid's antibacterial and antioxidant properties help clean the skin and prevent skin problems.

5. Other Applications

Dye Industry: Kojic acid, as a dye intermediate or modifier, can improve the stability and color performance of dyes.

Agriculture: Kojic acid can be used in biopesticides and biofertilizers to increase crop yields and quality.

Storage conditions: It should be stored in airtight package, avoiding high temperature and high humidity.

Packing: This product is packed in 25kg cardboard drums, and it can also be customized according to customers' requirements