Kojic acid is derived from a metabolic of product of certain kinds of mushrooms.

It works to lighten skin by inhibiting the activity of Tyrosinase and by removing existing melanin from the skin.

It also works to shut down the activity of melanocytes in a limited fashion. Kojic Dipalmitate is considered a more stable form and effective form of kojic acid. . Kojic Dipalmitate is soluble in oil and esters. It is stable under a wide range of doesn’t change color or discolor emulsions.

Kojic acid is an effective skin lightener, but can cause sensitivity in some individuals.