Sir/Madam, Is it okay to use kojic cream to get rid of few spots on face for a longer period. If no, How long do you recommend me to use. Please reply. Thanks in advance.

Question

Kojic acid is commonly used as a skin whitening or depigmentating agent in concentrations between 2 and 4%. The chemical compound in kojic acid penetrates deep within the cellular layer of skin which keeps dark pigmentation from forming. It does that by hindering the production of melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives your skin its color. As with most products, there can be some side effects that can occur with the use of kojic acid skin lightening cream. In some instances kojic skin lightening cream has been known to make a user’s complexion lighter than what they expected it to be. Be careful in the sun when using this product as you will burn more easily. This is a general rule when using any skin whitening product. Another side effect that users complain of is increased skin sensitivity after long term use. This can be a bit of a concern for those who are already susceptible to sensitivities. You might experience itchy skin, inflammation, or redness. For those that are experiencing these types of symptoms, you should consider switching to the lower concentration. If it continues to be a problem, natural skin lightening methods would be better. Consult a cosmetologist or a dermatologist before any usage of chemical based products.

Vaishali Rana · Accepted Answer

Kojic acid is commonly used as a skin whitening or depigmentating agent in concentrations between 2 and 4%. The chemical compound in kojic acid penetrates deep within the cellular layer of skin which keeps dark pigmentation from forming. It does that by hindering the production of melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives your skin its color. As with most products, there can be some side effects that can occur with the use of kojic acid skin lightening cream. In some instances kojic skin lightening cream has been known to make a user’s complexion lighter than what they expected it to be. Be careful in the sun when using this product as you will burn more easily. This is a general rule when using any skin whitening product. Another side effect that users complain of is increased skin sensitivity after long term use. This can be a bit of a concern for those who are already susceptible to sensitivities. You might experience itchy skin, inflammation, or redness. For those that are experiencing these types of symptoms, you should consider switching to the lower concentration. If it continues to be a problem, natural skin lightening methods would be better. Consult a cosmetologist or a dermatologist before any usage of chemical based products.

Patil Malini · Answer

If the brand name of the cream is Kojic then you can use it safely for 4-5 months. If your cream contains kojic then we need to see the other ingredients of the cream to further comment if you can use it for a longer time or not.