Kojic Acid Dipalmitate (KAD) is a liposoluble derivative of kojic acid. It’s also called 2- palmitoyl methyl -5- palmitoyl – pyranone. It has a greater ability to inhibit melanin formation than kojic acid. There is no hydroxyl group in its molecular structure, so it won’t form hydrogen bond with other active ingredients in cosmetics to affect their functions, and it has a good compatibility. As a whitening agent, KAD is widely used in cosmetics industry.

Key Technical Parameters:

Characteristic

（1） Good stability in heat and light; no color change.

（2） Good oil solubility.

Benefits for skin:

(1) Whitening:Kojic acid dipalmitate has a strong inhibitory effect on melanin.  Its combination of copper ions prevents activation of copper ions and tyrosinase. Thereby, KAD can whiten skin.

(2)  Removing Sports: Kojic acid dipalmitate also reduces pigmentation caused by meralin pigment. It can promote skin metabolism, and quickly eliminate already formed melarin pigment. KAD fights against melasma, age spots, chloasma, stretch marks, freckles and other pigmentation.

Added amount: 1~5%

Kojic Dipalmitate Safety:

On the Announcement of Name List of Cosmetics Raw Material published by China Food and Drug Administration in 2014, and The Catalog Of the International Cosmetics Raw Material Standard English Name issued by CTFA ，EU and CAFFCI in 2010 both have recognized Kojic Acid Dipalmitate as a raw material of cosmetics. There is no reports showing its insecurity for external use. Kojic Acid Dipalmitate has a higher stability than Vitamin-C, so it is efficient and has no side effects.