Beauty influencers sing the orange bars’ praises, but do they really deliver on promises to fade dark spots, even out skin ...

Anti-aging: Kojic acid has antioxidants that "reduce free radical damage to help prevent elastin and collagen breakdown from stress, pollution, and sun," says Dr. Ahram. This can reduce symptoms of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Looking for something that will fade your dark spots or acne scars? You may have heard of one buzzy ...

Lately I can’t scroll through TikTok without seeing videos about kojic acid. These videos look like commercials for the ingredient, featuring content creators who swear it can help clear up acne, fade ...

Kojic acid is a skin-care ingredient that's been brightening your skin while fading hyperpigmentation without you even knowing it. Derived from fermented mushrooms, kojic acid isn't as well-known as ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Dealing with hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone might be frustrating, but it's super common. Melasma ...

In a conversation that reads like a masterclass, the pharmacist and cosmetic scientist broke down everything you need to know about kojic acid. From how it works to why moderation is everything. In a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." To get the full low-down on kojic acid, I chatted with dermatologists Shereene Idriss, MD, and ...

Kojic acid is quickly growing in popularity. Notably, it's starting to replace hydroquinone in many bleaching agents. For example, you can find kojic acid in products used to bleach skin and whiten ...