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Oshea Herbals Phytoderma 2% Kojic Acid With 1% Alpha Arbutin & Niacinamide Face Serum
Oshea Herbals Phytoderma 2% Kojic Acid With 1% Alpha Arbutin & Niacinamide Face Serum
Nykaa E retail limited
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WHAT IS IT?
Face serum with 4 main active ingredients
FEATURES
Effectively reduces dark spots, discoloration, pigmentation, and dull skin; brightens and evens skin tone; reduces fine lines; deeply hydrates; nourishes; enhances skin texture; suitable for all skin types including sensitive; antioxidant-rich
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Who Is It For?
All Genders All AgesWhat Does It Help With?
Dark Spots Discoloration Pigmentation Dull Skin Fine Lines Uneven Skin Tone Skin TextureBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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Product Description:
Achieve radiant, glowing skin with this powerful serum that effectively reduces dark spots, discoloration, pigmentation, and dullness. Formulated with potent ingredients like 2% Kojic Acid, 1% Alpha Arbutin, Niacinamide, and antioxidant-rich Blueberry Extract, this serum works to brighten and even skin tone. It deeply nourishes and hydrates, improving skin texture and delivering a youthful appearance. Perfect for all skin types, it is gentle enough for sensitive skin, providing a safe and effective solution for both men and women. For best results, apply twice daily after cleansing. Simply massage the serum onto your face until fully absorbed, then follow up with a moisturizer and sunscreen. This power-packed formula not only reduces fine lines but also enhances skin texture, leaving you with smoother, more youthful skin. With consistent use, experience noticeable improvement in pigmentation and discoloration, revealing a vibrant and even complexion.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
2%-kojic-acid,1%-alpha-arbutin,niacinamide,antioxidant-rich-blueberry-extract
Key Ingredients
2% Kojic Acid,1% Alpha Arbutin,Niacinamide,Blueberry Extract
Ingredients Details
Alpha-arbutin
Common Name(s): 4-hydroxyphenyl-alpha-d-glucopyranoside
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides potent tyrosinase inhibition with improved stability and tolerability over other arbutin forms.
Why It's Used: Premium arbutin โ alpha configuration provides 10ร greater tyrosinase inhibition than beta-arbutin at equivalent concentration, making alpha-arbutin the most effective arbutin form.
How It Works: Alpha-glucoside linkage provides enhanced metabolic stability vs beta-arbutin (less enzymatic hydrolysis to free hydroquinone in skin). inhibits tyrosinase via competitive substrate inhibition (ic50 ~24ฮผg/ml vs beta-arbutin ~525ฮผg/ml โ 20ร more potent). inhibits dopa oxidase step in melanogenesis.
Typically Found In: Brightening serums,anti-spot products,premium lightening
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ arbutin brightening agent
Secondary Functions: Melanin inhibition,hyperpigmentation reduction
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic enzymatic synthesis
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or plant-derived.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. use with spf for maximum efficacy. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,vitamin c,alpha-arbutin,tranexamic acid,spf
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Alpha-arbutin's 10โ20ร greater potency vs beta-arbutin at equivalent concentration arises from the alpha-glycosidic bond geometry โ the alpha configuration positions the hydroquinone aglycone at a specific orientation relative to the glucose that fits the tyrosinase active site copper more precisely than the beta isomer's different spatial arrangement.
Last Verified: Cosing database,sugimoto et al. arbutin tyrosinase study
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Niacinamide
Common Name(s): Vitamin b3,nicotinamide,pyridine-3-carboxamide
CAS Number: 98-92-0
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Niacinamide strengthens the skin barrier, reduces visible pore size, regulates sebum production, fades dark spots, and improves skin texture and tone.
Why It's Used: It is used because it addresses multiple skin concerns at once without irritation, making it suitable for all skin types. it is stable in formulations and pairs well with most other actives.
How It Works: Niacinamide inhibits the transfer of melanosomes (pigment packets) to skin cells, reducing hyperpigmentation. it also stimulates ceramide synthesis to strengthen the skin barrier and reduces inflammation by modulating cytokine activity.
Typically Found In: Serums,moisturizers,toners,cleansers,eye creams,sunscreens,primers
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ vitamin
Secondary Functions: Barrier repair,brightening,anti-inflammatory
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 2%โ10% (typical: 5%; higher concentrations may cause flushing in some individuals)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetically produced
Halal Status: Yes โ synthetic origin
Source Notes: Commercially produced via synthesis from nicotinic acid or 3-cyanopyridine. no animal-derived sources used in cosmetic-grade niacinamide.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; concentrations above 10% may cause temporary flushing in sensitive individuals
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: At concentrations >10%, some users experience niacin flush (transient redness/tingling). generally very well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ one of the best-tolerated actives for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Extensively studied and considered very safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant systemic toxicity concerns at topical concentrations.
Works Well With: Retinol,peptides,ahas/bhas,hyaluronic acid,ceramides,zinc,vitamin c,spf
Avoid Combining With: High concentrations of vitamin c (ascorbic acid) may theoretically convert to niacin โ use at different times if using pure l-ascorbic acid above 15%
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Niacinamide is a precursor to nad+ and nadp+, coenzymes vital to cellular energy metabolism. its benefits for dna repair and mitochondrial function make it a key ingredient in anti-aging strategies.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep,pubmed clinical studies
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12