DERMASTIR AMPOULES - KOJIC ACID

Description

Kojic acid (5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymenthyl)-4-pyrone is used in skin care formulations to lighten the skin, like another agent, hydroquinone. However, while hydroquinone works by inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase by acting as a melanocyte cytotoxic inhibitor and by increasing the cytotoxicity of melanocytes (melanin - producing cells), kojic acid lightens the skin solely by suppressing tyrosinase e activity (by inhibiting catecholase activity of tyrosinase) in a non-traditional fashion. Kojic acid is revered worldwide for its skin-lightening properties and is commonly used in topical formulations to treat dark spots.

Formula KOJIC ACID (10%): Melanin is a naturally occurring pigment in the body that gives the eyes, hair, and skin their color. An amino acid called tyrosine is needed to support the production of melanin. Kojic acid works by blocking tyrosine formation, which, in turn, prevents melanin production, for a whitening action.

Key Points 

• Reduces the appearance of age spots and wrinkles
• Monodose glass ampoules
• Treats melasma, hyperpigmentation and dark spots
• Decreases the appearance of scars
• Antifungal and antibacterial action
• Prevents the production of tyrosine, hence decreasing melanin production
• Brightening effect on the skin 

Directions for use

Break the top of the ampoule with a piece of cloth. Place the plastic cap included in the box on the top of the open ampoule. Apply the serum directly on the skin or mix with your daily cream. Massage until its complete absorption. 

Normal program: Step 1. Apply one ampoule every 7 days for a month. Step 2. To consolidate the achieved results, repeat Step 1.

Intensive program: Step 1. Apply one ampoule every 3 days for a month. Step 2. To consolidate the achieved results, repeat Step 1.