Kojic acid is another one of natures excellent alternatives to man-made chemicals.
Kojic acid is a recent discovery made by Japanese scientists in the 1990's, it was discovered as a by product of the fermentation of rice to make the popular Japanese alcoholic drink - Sake.
Kojic acid is a great natural alternative to manufactured skin brightening chemicals such as hydroquinone. (Which, by the way, should be avoided due to major health concerns).
Along with lactic acid, kojic acid peels are one of the mildest home peels available, so as a starter peel and for those who wish to try one for the first time, they are a good choice.
Kojic peels are commonly used as a "brightening peel" and are often found in a catagory known as combination peels.
Combination peels, as the name suggests, are a combination of two peels, kojic acid will frequently be mixed with glycolic and lactic acid peels to maximise the skin brightening effect.
Following the peel, a good quality skin brightening serum is used (often supplied with the kit) to further heal and enhance the skin during the healing process.
Great for: uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation and dark skin spots.
There are many home peels available, but if you are looking to try a mild and gentle peel for the first time a kojic acid chemical peel is a great choice.
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