Kojic Acid
Uses
Kojic Acid is used in the treatment of hyperpigmentation and melasma.
How it Works
Kojic acid works by suppressing enzymes that removes oxygen from certain amino acids, polyphenols, xanthines and also blocks, the natural enzymes that direct melanin production, thus lightening skin.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Kojic Acid include the symptoms below;
Skin rash,
Skin irritation
Allantoin
Uses
Allantoin is used in the treatment of excessive Skin dryness.
How it Works
Allantoin works by protecting the skin. Allantoin works as a moisturizer to soften skin. Allantoin forms an oily layer on the skin and keeps the water inside the skin and thus prevents skin from drying out.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Allantoin may suffer from such side effects;
Skin rash
Octinoxate
Uses
Octinoxate is used as a nutritional supplement in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.
How it Works
Octinoxate provides essential nutrients for patients suffering with certain nutritional deficiencies
Common Side effects
Patients who take Octinoxate may suffer from such side effects;
Anal irritation,
Skin rash,
Skin redness
Arbutin
Uses
Arbutin is used for the purpose of encouraging Skin lightening, preventing Post-inflammatory pigmentation of the skin, treating Chronic skin disorder and Hypomelanotic skin pigmentation disorders
How it Works
Arbutin works by Inhibiting 5, 6-dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acid DHICA polymerase. this then blocks the natural enzymes that direct melanin production allowing for the reduction of pigmentation and melanin production
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Arbutin can include the symptoms below;
Photosensitivity,
Erythema,
Skin irritation,
Localized reactions,
Skin peeling,
Burning or itching sensation