Kojic Dipalmitate
What Kojic Dipalmitate is & what it does
A stable, oil-soluble derivative of kojic acid that brightens and evens tone with better stability and tolerance. It resists the discoloration kojic acid can show.
Is Kojic Dipalmitate safe?
Kojic Dipalmitate is a more stable, oil-soluble derivative of kojic acid and is generally considered safe in cosmetics at typical concentrations. It is often chosen because it tends to be gentler and less irritating than plain kojic acid. People with sensitive skin can patch test before regular use.
What does Kojic Dipalmitate do in skincare?
Kojic Dipalmitate is used as a brightening and skin-conditioning ingredient, valued for helping support a more even-looking skin tone. Being oil-soluble, it blends easily into emulsions and is more stable than kojic acid. It is typically included as a targeted cosmetic active.
Is Kojic Dipalmitate natural or synthetic?
Kojic Dipalmitate is a semi-synthetic ingredient: it is made by combining kojic acid, which is derived through fermentation, with palmitic acid, a fatty acid. This processing improves its stability and oil solubility. The result is not a substance that occurs ready-made in nature.
Sunscreens with Kojic Dipalmitate
We rate 13 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Arencia Deep Water Surge Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++
95/100
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Arencia Cloud Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++
88/100
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INGU Nio-glow Peptide Balm SPF 40 Pa++++
80/100
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Reginald men Suncream
75/100
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INGU Nio-glow Tripeptide Balm SPF 50+ Pa++++
75/100
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SkinWhite Kojic Acid + Retinol Lotion SPF 20
68/100
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MARTIDERM Pigment Zero Dsp-cover Stick SPF 50+
68/100
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Glamveda Water Full 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen SPF 70 Pa++++
67/100
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Deconstruct Detan Sunscreen Body Lotion - 4% Niacinamide +1% Kojic Acid Dipalmitate + SPF 50 Pa+++
60/100
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New You White Dose 10x Booster With SPF 45
49/100