CAS Number: 501-30-4
Kojic acid is an organic acid produced by certain fungi. It is used in personal care products as a skin-brightening ingredient to help address hyperpigmentation. It is also used in some foods to help preserve or stabilize color.
Cancer
Known or suspected to increase cancer risk in humans.
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