{"product_id":"kojic-acid-for-radiance-tone-even-brightening-brightens-dark-spots","title":"Kojic Acid · Active for Even-Looking Tone","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;max-width:700px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;margin:0 0 4px;color:#111;\"\u003eKojic Acid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eActive for Even-Looking Tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eActive for formulas aiming for a more even-looking tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;color:#1565C0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;border-bottom:2px solid #1565C0;padding:8px 0 6px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eTECHNICAL DATA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;padding:7px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#333;\"\u003eINCI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e  Kojic Acid\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;padding:7px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#333;\"\u003eNo. CAS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e  501-30-4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;color:#1565C0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;border-bottom:2px solid #1565C0;padding:8px 0 6px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eFUNCTION\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eKojic Acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eBrightening agent (tyrosinase inhibitor)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eAntioxidant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eAntimicrobial (preservative function)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eFormulas that reduce the look of dark spots and uneven tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eUneven tone (dark spots)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eThe look of sun spots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003ePreservative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eNatural antioxidant (although its use is more regulated)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;color:#1565C0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;border-bottom:2px solid #1565C0;padding:8px 0 6px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eAPPLICATIONS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eCreams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eSerums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eSoaps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eMasks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e• Brightening and dark-spot creams • Face serums • Brightening soaps • Face masks • Brightening body lotions • Brightening sun care products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;color:#1565C0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;border-bottom:2px solid #1565C0;padding:8px 0 6px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eKojic Acid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eKojic acid is a naturally derived organic compound obtained mainly from fungal species such as Aspergillus oryzae. It comes as a white to slightly beige crystalline powder, soluble in water and alcohol. It is widely used in cosmetics for its brightening, antioxidant and preservative properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 16px;font-size:12px;color:#4b5563;line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;color:#1565C0;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePractical formulation guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#333;\"\u003eUsage level:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRecommended usage level:\u003c\/strong\u003e • Face creams, serums and lotions: 0.5–2 % • Soaps and cleansers: up to 2 % (quick rinse, lower risk of irritation) • Masks and targeted treatments: 1–4 % (controlled, non-daily use)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#333;\"\u003eHow to use and incorporate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dissolve in the water phase (salicylic acid requires a solvent such as butylene glycol, propylene glycol, alcohol or warm glycerin) and adjust the final pH with a base (triethanolamine, sodium hydroxide or arginine), measuring with a pH meter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#333;\"\u003eFormulation tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 6px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal pH determines the performance and tolerance of the product; always measure with a calibrated pH meter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn leave-on products with alpha-hydroxy acids, include a sunscreen use recommendation on the label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore scaling up, make a pilot batch and run a stability test (cycles at 4 \/ 25 \/ 45 °C\/39 \/ 77 \/ 113 °F for 4 weeks, checking odor, color, pH, viscosity and separation) in the final packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#333;\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIncompatibilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 6px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eUnstable in very acidic or very alkaline media. • Oxidizes in the presence of light, heat and oxygen. • Not compatible with metal ions (Fe, Cu, Mn), so chelating agents (e.g., EDTA) are recommended for stabilization.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f4ff;border-left:3px solid #1565C0;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:12px 16px;font-size:12px;color:#555;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1565C0;\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shelf life: 24 months under proper conditions. • Keep in its original container, tightly closed, to prevent moisture absorption. • Store in a dry, cool, ventilated place, protected from direct sunlight. • Keep in areas free of excessive dust so as not to affect product purity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f7f7;border-left:3px solid #999;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:12px 16px;font-size:12px;color:#555;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#444;\"\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e • For use only in cosmetic or industrial formulations. • Do not use directly on the skin without proper formulation. • May cause eye and skin irritation at high concentrations. Handling Use personal protective equipment (PPE): lab coat, gloves, mask and safety glasses.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f7f7;border-left:3px solid #999;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:12px 16px;font-size:12px;color:#555;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#444;\"\u003eTechnical information for formulators:\u003c\/strong\u003e This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #eee;padding-top:12px;font-size:12px;color:#999;\"\u003e✉️ sales@gardenianaturals.ca  ·  COA and Safety Data Sheet available with purchase  ·  🚚 Ships across Canada and the USA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GNL Innovation Labs","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":51038918803703,"sku":"GNL-KOJICO-100","price":26.34,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":51038918836471,"sku":"GNL-KOJICO-250","price":57.05,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":51038918869239,"sku":"GNL-KOJICO-500","price":100.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":51038918902007,"sku":"GNL-KOJICO-1K","price":175.52,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/8544\/8183\/files\/Gardenia-Bolsa_66df8562-7365-464c-9ef4-6cef2dedc1c0.png?v=1794503289","url":"https:\/\/www.gardenianaturals.com\/products\/kojic-acid-for-radiance-tone-even-brightening-brightens-dark-spots","provider":"GARDENIA NATURALS LABORATORIES CANADA INC. 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