Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

Kojic Dipalmitate

Skin-brightening agent Key active
!Use with awareness

In our reference data, Kojic Dipalmitate can feed Malassezia (fungal acne).

What it is

Kojic Dipalmitate is a more stable, lipid-soluble ester derivative of kojic acid used to inhibit tyrosinase and reduce melanin production, helping to address hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. It is generally better tolerated and less prone to oxidation than kojic acid itself.

🍄 Fungal-acne trigger

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Mild skin irritation or stingingUncommonMore likely at higher concentrations or on sensitive skin.
Erythema (redness)UncommonUsually transient and resolves with discontinuation.
Contact dermatitisRareLess common than with free kojic acid due to lower sensitizing potential.
Allergic contact sensitizationRareReported infrequently; patch testing advised for reactive skin.

Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.

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