31/08/2010
KOJIC SOAP
FOR SALE!!!
Hyperpigmentation is when dark pigment on the skin occurs. MELANIN gives the skin its pigment and is produced y a type of skin cell called a melanocyte. If you have overactive melanocytes they will produce darker pigmented areas called hyperpigmentation. There are several types of hyperpigmentation that can occur, the common causes being: sun-related (such as freckles), pregnancy-related (hormones stimulate melanin production), and disease-related (such as hyperpituitarism and Addisons disease). Areas of hyperpigmentation can be anything from melasma/choalasma (often attributed to pregnancy or hormonal imbalances) where brown or tan patches appear on the cheeks, upper lip and forehead after oral contraceptives and/or pregnancy, to areas of dark spots remaining after blemishes resolve, to dark areas remaining after injury, to freckles. Treatment of Hyperpigmentation (dark spots on skin) Hyperpigmentation removal treatments are used to fade darkened areas of the skin which may result from hormones, sun damage, injuries, skin-type characteristics, medications, acne and more. Treatments for hyperpigmentation includes : Hydroquinone Retin-A (retinoic acid) KOJIC ACID Azelaic acid Laser Treatment
WHAT IS KOJIC ACID? Kojic acid is a by-product of the fermentation process of malting rice for use in the manufacture of sake, Japanese rice wine. There is definitely convincing research, both in vitro and in vivo and in animal studies, showing that kojic acid is effective for inhibiting melanin production. Both glycolic acid and kojic acid, as well as glycolic acid with hydroquinone, are highly effective in reducing the pigment in melasma patients
WHAT IS KOJIC ACID SOAP FOR? KOJIC ACID SOAP is a formulated soap which contains Kojic acid which is used for skin lightening of hyperpigmentation, fading of dark spots which results from blemishes of the skin.
HOW DOES KOJIC ACID WORKS? A fungal metabolic product, kojic acid inhibits the catecholase activity of tyrosinase, which is the rate-limiting, essential enzyme in the biosynthesis of the skin pigment melanin. Indeed, it has been shown to significantly enhance neutrophil phagocytosis and lymphocyte proliferation stimulated by phytohemagglutinin. Melanocytes treated with kojic acid become nondendritic, with a decreased melanin content. Additionally, it scavenges reactive oxygen species released excessively from cells or generated in tissue or blood.
ARE THERE ANY PRECAUTIONS FOR ITS USE? As for any kind of skin types, the use of topical agents on the skin may develop contact dermatitis depending on the individual. If any irritation develops, discontinuation of its use is advised.
HOW OFTEN CAN THE SOAP BE USED? It is advisable to use the KOJIC ACID soap once daily to avoid over dryness of skin. Frequent washing of skin could lead to dryness and irritation.
INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO USE KOJIC ACID SOAP. PREPARATION. Cut a � size of the KOJIC ACID SOAP BAR. WASH your skin with clean tepid water LATHER the KOJIC acid soap in the palm of your hands. APPLY THE LATHER soap into the skin Allow 2 minutes contact in the skin. RINSE with water and pat skin dry.
(Sources: Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, August 2002, pages 10451048; Analytical Biochemistry, June 2002, pages 260268; Cellular Signaling, September 2002, pages 779785; American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, SeptemberOctober 2000, pages 261268; and Archives of Pharmacal Research, August 2001, pages 307311).
