Kojic acid powder review

(Kojic Acid is known to be the safest most effective skin whitening additive and quickly mixes into your favorite lotions)

We have the freshest “kojic acid powder” in the USA! Follow these mixing instructions to keep your lotion fresh and effective.

To mix kojic acid into an already made commercial lotion it is important not to over heat.

All soaps and lotions require some heat in the manufacturing process but getting them too hot will destroy the enzymes, vitamins and the properties of the lotion. When adding kojic acid powder to an already made lotion heating works to dissolve kojic acid faster and makes it watery so it is easy to work with. So to mix kojic acid into your favorite lotion to make it a skin lightener the trick is to know the limit that you can warm your lotion to and stay under that so that all of the ingredients remain effective.

Over-heating will also harm the preservative system, this is usually why a re-heated lotion or cream will become dark brown and also become rancid or contaminated faster, shortening the shelf-life.

(Expect some white lotions to take on a little tan color when you mix kojic acid into them due to that is the color of quality kojic acid. Avoid the inferior pure white kojic acid being sold as it is a cheap ineffective product. Usually Chinese sellers on eBay sell it.)

If you fear that you may over-heat your lotion then fill your sink and stand your lotion container in hot tap water until it becomes watery this will work fine. Caution: Using a microwave oven is tricky as it is very easy to over heat small quantities of lotion. Larger quantities will heat unevenly, so short durations of 10 – 20 seconds and stirring in-between until temperature is a uniform 100F – 110F (38C – 43C)

If you make pre-made lotions into skin whitening lotions like this often, then you could use a preservative and add .5 percent during cool down when below 100F to reinforce a long self life (We use Linatural from Organic Creations in our made from scratch products. It is recommended for organic products).

When mixing kojic acid we consider 110F – 43C max but staying closer to 100F – 38C or under is better. Even if your lotion stays gritty from under-heating after stirring well, it will completely dissolve in a day or two, just shake a couple of times a day if this is the case as kojic acid powder is water soluble. (This usually does not occur unless too much kojic acid powder is used).

Step by step guide to mix kojic acid powder :
1. Empty lotion into suitable double boiler pan or microwavable container (Glass Pyrex works for either) or just let a glass mixing bowl stand in hot tap water (takes longer). A make shift double boiler method would be a large enough pan of water on a burner that you can place your heat resistant lotion container into. Allow the hot water to come just above the halfway point.
2. Heat lotion while stirring, so it heats uniformly, until watery @ 100F – 110F Fahrenheit = 38C – 43C Celsius MAX (Do not add kojic acid powder yet)
3. Remove lotion from heat source
4. Add and mix kojic acid while stirring until dissolved, you may use a stick blender (if your container is deep enough to submerge blender head) for just a few seconds if you wish. Keep blender submerged and pulse to avoid sucking air into the lotion. When you mix kojic acid into lotions in large quantities a stick blender is ideal. But when mixing small amounts you may choose to use a whisk or spoon. In any case mixing lotion that is under-heated may stay slightly gritty but kojic acid is water soluble and will completely dissolve in a day or two without re-heating.
5. Pour lotion or cream back into container while still liquid (This is where heating to the upper limit makes this easier to work with). A small funnel may be needed.

Mix kojic acid powder in the following amounts to your lotions.

( NOTE: Do not add above 2% to your lotion. It is not the higher strength/percentage of kojic acid, it is the everyday application that makes kojic acid effective. Plus high percentages can cause skin irritation in long-term use requiring you to stop your daily regimen. 2% is normal, use 1% if you have sensitive skin)

5 grams = 2 level teaspoons. Add to 8oz for 2.16% lotion
2.5 grams = 1 level teaspoon. Add to 8oz for 1.08% lotion

2.5 grams = 1 level teaspoon. Add to 4oz for 2.16% lotion
1.25 grams = 1/2 teaspoon. Add to 4oz for 1.08% lotion

Notes:
Creams and lotions are made up of a high water content usually 50 to 80 percent water and the remainder are oils, additives and an emulsifier that allows oil and water to mix (the difference in creams and lotions is mainly water content, creams being lower in water & higher in oils). When you mix kojic acid powder it dissolves due to the water content and when the lotion is heated first slightly it will dissolve and incorporate faster and helps your lotion to not be gritty from undissolved kojic acid, but if it is a little gritty at first it will eventually dissolve without re-heating.

Making your own lotions from scratch is the best way for longest shelf life and effectiveness. We will be adding guides that teach you how to make your own lotions that are optimized for skin whitening and are super effective when you mix kojic acid in them. Currently we are updating our website and will add those soon to our member’s area along with 30% off kojic acid prices for members only.

When you make your lotion from scratch properly by never over heating, the shelf life is over a year with a functioning preservative system.

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To mix kojic acid into an already made commercial lotion it is important not to over heat.

Mix kojic acid powder in the following amounts to your lotions.

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