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Kojic Acid

Moderate safety

Evidence

Evidence Score6/10

Studies: 7

Meta-analyses: 1

Dosage & timing

Dosage:

Topical cosmetic only. Kojic acid is typically used at roughly 1-2% in leave-on serums or creams (or as the more stable kojic acid dipalmitate), applied to areas of hyperpigmentation once or twice daily, often alongside other brighteners and daily sunscreen. There is no oral, injectable, or systemic dose — it is not ingested. This library does not provide an ingestion protocol.

Best Time:

Any time

Can take on empty stomach

Form:

Leave-on topical serum or cream (≈1-2% kojic acid, or kojic acid dipalmitate)

What you'll notice

ℹ️ Cosmetic, appearance-only — not a health effectneutral

Throughout

🌗 Reduced hyperpigmentation / more even tonepositive

8-12 weeks

⚠️ Modest, and mostly proven in combinationneutral

Throughout

Safety

Moderate safety

Contraindications:

For topical (skin) use only — not for ingestion, not for injection
Known allergy or sensitivity to kojic acid
Application to broken, irritated, or compromised skin until healed

Drug Interactions:

Other leave-on actives (acids, retinoids, hydroquinone)

Side Effects:

Contact dermatitis / allergic sensitisationLocal irritation, redness, or stinging

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