Turmeric and Kojic Acid are the latest two beauty buzzwords taking the world by storm. But don’t be intimidated by these two hero ingredients, from brightening skin tone to targeting inflammation, they might just be the skincare saviours your beauty routine has been missing. Keep reading for your go-to guide on turmeric and Kojic Acid’s skincare benefits and how to incorporate these ingredients into your daily routine.
Turmeric in Skincare
Whilst traditionally associated with cooking, turmeric has a long history in skincare and is often used for its anti-inflammatory and skin-brightening properties.
Brightening
Turmeric can be used to brighten the skin and achieve a radiant complexion. Curcumin is a natural compound found in turmeric with antioxidant properties that help transform dull or uneven skin tones into a healthy, natural glow.
Anti Inflammatory
Beyond natural skin brightening, turmeric can also be used to calm inflammation and reduce redness. This makes it a great ingredient for people with sensitive or acne-prone skin as turmeric for skin soothes irritation without causing dryness — which is especially important as the weather gets colder.
Antioxidant Powerhouse
The antioxidants in turmeric can also help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals, which can accelerate the signs of ageing. Regular use of turmeric-based products is a skincare hack for radiant, youthful skin!
Why Kojic Acid Is a Popular Skin-Brightening Ingredient
Kojic Acid is often found in skin-brightening products due to its natural ability to even out skin tone and lighten hyperpigmentation.
Hyperpigmentation & Acne Scarring
By inhibiting melanin production, Kojic Acid can help treat hyperpigmentation and acne scars.
Sunspots
For sun-damaged skin, Kojic Acid can also reduce the appearance of sunspots. Regular use can also help reduce age-related discolouration.
Combining Turmeric & Kojic Acid: The Benefits of the Trending Soap
Whilst these ingredients are powerful individually, together they pair the brightening properties of Kojic Acid with the inflammatory benefits of turmeric for the skin. Turmeric and Kojic Acid soaps offer an easy way to implement these skincare saviours into your skin routine whilst brightening dark spots and invigorating the skin using all-natural ingredients.
How to Safely Use Kojic Acid
Be wary of the concentration of Kojic Acid in a product and the frequency you’re using it. According to EU and UK guidelines, Kojic Acid in skincare shouldn’t be used in a concentration higher than 1%. Start by applying every other day to allow your skin to build up a tolerance, and remember to use SPF during the day as your skin might be more sensitive and vulnerable after using this powerful product.
Turmeric Products
At Fragrance Direct we offer a range of turmeric skincare products to help you achieve your dream complexion.
Clarins Double Serum
Clarins Double Serum Complete Age Control Concentrate is formulated to target the skin’s five vital functions. Turmeric is among the 21 active plant extracts on the ingredient list, helping to create a firmer, brighter and more youthful complexion.
Beauty Of Joseon Glow Serum with Propolis & Niacinamide
The Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum with Propolis & Niacinamide contains 60% Propolis Extract for hydration and soothing, 2% Niacinamide to regulate sebum and balance moisture, 0.5% BHA to exfoliate and Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract to reduce inflammation.
Clarins Eye Care Double Serum Eye Global Age Control Concentrate
Clarins Double Serum Eye is a 2-in-1 treatment for the eyes that revitalises the delicate eye area, infusing it with moisture and other nourishment for a more youthful appearance. Wil chervil strengthens the delicate skin around the eyes, whilst horse chestnut reduces skin puffiness and turmeric reduces the appearance of ageing on the skin.
Alternatives to Kojic Acid
If you’re looking for a gentler alternative to Kojic Acid, look for products including Vitamin C or liquorice root extract, also known for their skin-brightening properties.
Iluma Intense Brightening Serum
TheIluma Intense Brightening Serum is a potent moisturiser that corrects skin redness and discolouration. It restores radiance to the skin with a nourishing blend of botanicals and essential Vitamin C.
Clarins Advanced Brightening Dark Spot-Targeting Serum
The Clarins Advanced Brightening Dark Spot-Targeting Serum renews the skin with a skin-brightening complex of ingredients that eliminate dark spots, brighten the skin, and maintain hydration, including Vitamin C, Organic Sea Lily, Rose-Myrtle and Acerola Seeds.
Dermalogica Age Smart® Biolumin-c Vitamin C Eye Serum
This supercharged Dermalogica Age Smart Eye Serum outsmarts premature skin ageing caused by daily eye movement and environmental stress, working to brighten and firm skin around the eyes. Tremella Mushrooms and Micro-Algae deliver a highly bioavailable Vitamin C Complex to the skin and eyes to dramatically brighten and firm.
How to Incorporate Skin-Brightening Ingredients into Your Routine
Is your dull complexion in need of a little energising? Introduce turmeric and Kojic Acid products into your skincare routine every other day, keeping an eye on how your skin responds. If you’re using Turmeric and Kojic Acid soap, use it as your main cleanser every other day (alternate with products containing hyaluronic acid and aloe vera to avoid dryness) and follow up with a nourishing moisturiser.
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