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Is Kojic Isopalmitate vegetarian?

Kojic Isopalmitate

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Kojic Isopalmitate is an ester of kojic acid, a compound produced by fermentation of certain fungi, and isopalmitic acid, used as a skin-conditioning and lightening agent in cosmetics.

Also known as 4-Oxo--5-hydroxy-4H-pyran-2-ylmethyl isohexadecanaote, 4-Oxo-5-hydroxy-4H-pyran-2-ylmethyl isohexadecanoate
INCI name Kojic Isopalmitate
CosIng ID 57833
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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