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Is Kojic Acid Based Cream Safe To Use On Skin?
hello i have only dark skin and i m 20 years can i use kojic acid based crem is it safe pls suggest me a best cream and can i use it only in night and can i stopped it after using long time is any sideffacts ?and can it also works on undereye darkcircles
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
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Kojic acid based cream can be safely used for skin lightening and tan removal. Kojic acid can be used over long term unlike a steroid based cream OR using a hydoquinone based which confers a theoritical risk of exogenous ochronosis
I would advice that you also use a broad spectrum sunscreen, that which offers both UVB and UVA protection, throughout the day for any kind of skin lightening treatment to be maximally effective.
regards
Kojic acid based cream can be safely used for skin lightening and tan removal. Kojic acid can be used over long term unlike a steroid based cream OR using a hydoquinone based which confers a theoritical risk of exogenous ochronosis
I would advice that you also use a broad spectrum sunscreen, that which offers both UVB and UVA protection, throughout the day for any kind of skin lightening treatment to be maximally effective.
regards
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