The Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Face Wash: Dermatocare review
The Derma Co 1% Kojic Acid Face Wash is built on a surfactant system of 1 ultra-mild + 1 mild + 0 strong + 1 soap bases. Aligned to oily skin, suitable across skin concerns. Does not contain any ingredient under review against our database criteria.
Overview
Skin type Oily
Skin concern No skin issues(18-25 years), Uneven dull skin
Key Ingredients Alkaline soap base, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Kojic Dipalmitate, Niacinamide, Titanium Dioxide, Alpha-Arbutin
Specs Affordable, Fragrance Free, INCI Listed on Website, Silicone free
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Ultra Mild Surfactant: Decyl Glucoside
- Mild Surfactant: Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Hydrating ingredients: Glycerin, Xylitol, Anhydroxylitol, Glyceryl Glucoside
- Antioxidant ingredients: Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Vitamin E
- Brightening ingredients: Alpha Arbutin, Kojic Acid Dipalmitate
- Barrier repair ingredient: Niacinamide
Keep in mind
- Strong Surfactant: Alkaline soap base, which might be needed if your skin is super oily.
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Sensitive skin Cautious use: Contains ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers. Performing a 24-hour patch test is recommended prior to use.
Pregnancy: Consult Doctor - Contains Alpha Arbutin, which is flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database. Please consult your physician before using this product.
Teens Compatible: Free from ingredients currently flagged under our Teens database criteria. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide for full screening details.
No. It does not contain any ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide for full database benchmarks.
No. It does not contain ingredients currently flagged for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity under Dermatocare's database criteria. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide for full evaluation benchmarks.
Ingredient list
Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Aqua, Potassium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Lauric Acid, Glycol Distearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Xylitol, Glucose, Anhydroxylitol, Phoenix Dactylifera (Date Palm) Extract, Kojic Acid Dipalmitate, Niacinamide, Sodium PCA, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-7, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Metabisulfite, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Vitamin E, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Glucoside, Alpha Arbutin
Source: https://thedermaco.com/products/1-kojic-acid-face-wash-with-niacinamide-alpha-arbutin-for-dark-spots-pigmentation-150-ml
Date: 31 August 2026
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