KojiLac-C Skin Brightening Pads

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A unique non-prescription skin brightening formulation that combines three compounds, unrelated to Hydroquinone, clinically shown to inhibit melanin production via alternate chemical pathways: Kojic acid, hydroxy-acids and Vitamin C.
Kojic acid (C H O ), and its gentle dipalmitate ester, are produced in an aerobic process by a variety of micro-organisms from a wide range of organic compounds. Kojic acid is believed to inactivate tyrosinase, and thereby brighten the skin, by chelating its vital copper ion. This differs from the way Hydroquinone is believed to inhibit tyrosinase, via competition with DOPA at its receptor site on tyrosinase.
Topical anti-oxidants, such as Vitamin C and its derivatives, have been shown clinically to possess brightening and skin soothing properties. These compounds are believed to act as reducing agents on melanin intermediates.
Contains Green Tea Extract to help reduce skin dryness and irritation. Green Tea is a mixture of xanthine compounds and anti-oxidant (free radical scavaging) polyphenols.
Hydroxyacids, such as Lactic and Salicylic acid, have been show to enhance the penetration of topically-applied skin brightening agents, possess skin Brightening properties of their own via suppression of tyrosinase formation and accelerate the exfoliation of hyperpigmented cells.

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Benefits	A unique non-prescription skin brightening formulation that combines three compounds, unrelated to Hydroquinone, clinically shown to inhibit melanin production via alternate chemical pathways: Kojic acid, hydroxy-acids and Vitamin C. Kojic acid (C H O ), and its gentle dipalmitate ester, are produced in an aerobic process by a variety of micro-organisms from a wide range of organic compounds. Kojic acid is believed to inactivate tyrosinase, and thereby brighten the skin, by chelating its vital copper ion. This differs from the way Hydroquinone is believed to inhibit tyrosinase, via competition with DOPA at its receptor site on tyrosinase. Topical anti-oxidants, such as Vitamin C and its derivatives, have been shown clinically to possess brightening and skin soothing properties. These compounds are believed to act as reducing agents on melanin intermediates. Contains Green Tea Extract to help reduce skin dryness and irritation. Green Tea is a mixture of xanthine compounds and anti-oxidant (free radical scavaging) polyphenols. Hydroxyacids, such as Lactic and Salicylic acid, have been show to enhance the penetration of topically-applied skin brightening agents, possess skin Brightening properties of their own via suppression of tyrosinase formation and accelerate the exfoliation of hyperpigmented cells.
Brand	About Face Cosmetics