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Kojic acid is plant based and helps lighten skin over time. Some kojic acid derivatives are more proactive and suppress melanin production. It is only now that kojic acid is getting serious attention from cosmetic industry scientists in the U.S. Regardless of the ingredient base, the lightening effects are gradual.
