Commonly advised to reduce hyperpigmentation by blocking tyrosine needed for melanin, with mild exfoliating action; often combined with hydroquinone.
Kojic acid is a fungal-derived organic acid that inhibits tyrosinase, reducing melanin production and helping to fade hyperpigmentation, melasma, and dark spots. It is commonly used in topical depigmenting formulations.
See the full list of ingredients Indian dermatologists commonly recommend for dark spots and hyperpigmentation, what to avoid, and the sources.
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General educational information for Indian skin, compiled from published dermatology literature and structured ingredient data. Not medical advice or a diagnosis.