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Kojic acid is an organic acid naturally derived from specific types of fungi. It is used in various cosmetic products, including soaps, powders, serums, and creams, to help with hyperpigmentation and sun damage. Jump to Key Takeaways. 1. May Treat Hyperpigmentation The research on kojic acid is strongest regarding its skin-lightening effects. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) approved using kojic acid for skin lightening in concentrations that do not exceed 1%. Research shows that kojic acid may help treat hyperpigmentation by inhibiting excess melanin production. Kojic acid reduces melanin by interfering with the enzyme tyrosinase, which is needed to produce…

Epic has yet to find a platform it hasn’t wanted to put Fortnite on — only ones it wasn’t allowed to put the game on — so its not surprising the developer is going all out with the Nintendo Switch 2. Not only will the Switch 2 version of Fortnite support both graphical and performance improvements that bring it in line with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X / S, it’ll also offer mouse controls if you’re playing with the Joy-Con 2.Mouse control will let you aim with one or both Joy-Con 2 and navigate the UI with a…

In Kylie’s case, she infamously denied getting lip filler for years despite obvious and sudden changes in her lip shape and size (she later said in an interview she regrets lying about that). In recent years, Khloé Kardashian has admitted to getting a nose job and Botox but has consistently denied having anything else done, even to her ever-changing body. One time, Allure straight-up asked Kim Kardashian what work she’d had done to her face; she said she had “a little bit of Botox” and no filler, ever. She denied getting so much as eyelash extensions.But now that we’re getting…

Latest Infectious Disease News By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, June 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) Declining vaccination rates are making more and more U.S. children vulnerable to measles and mumps, a new study says. A national decrease in MMR (measles/mumps/rubella) vaccinations among American children has occurred since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers reported June 2 in the Journal of the American Medical Association. More than three-quarters of U.S. counties (78%) have reported drops in vaccinations, researchers found. Only four of 33 states studied – California, Connecticut, Maine and New York – have reported increases in MMR vaccinations,…

Whether it’s already happened, or coming in the near future, you can definitely expect higher prices from these companies. James Martin/CNETIn a lot of ways and for a lot of products in the US, the biggest impacts of President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff plans are still a ways off in the near future. Still, numerous companies have already hiked prices or said that they will be hiked in the near future.The fact of the matter is that tariffs — a tax placed on the importing of certain products into a country — will ultimately cause prices to go up, with Walmart…

While spiders are often blamed for large or unusual skin lumps, sores, or lesions, experts say that spiders bite far less often than most people assume.“People wake up in the morning, find a red mark, and immediately call it a spider bite,” says Rick Vetter, a retired entomologist at the University of California in Riverside. But most of the skin issues that people pin on spiders are actually other types of bug bites or skin problems, he says.What do legitimate spider bites look like? That depends on the type of spider, Vetter says.Brown Recluse Spiders These bites sting, and they…

The latest trend to take the fragrance world by storm is more than your signature scent or a must-have note, it’s a whole new category of perfume. Sleepy scents, bedtime perfumes and relaxation fragrances are on the rise because these therapeutic aromas help promote a good night’s rest and blissful calm. A new way to interact with fragrance, these are the perfumes you keep at your bedside for a pillow-spritz that helps you drift away to dreamland. And at the core of this trend are a few key scent notes that can help you find your perfect bedtime perfume. Traditionally…

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he had a “good conversation” with Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a call about Ukraine’s recent drone attack and Iran.Following Ukraine’s major drone attack deep on air bases inside Russia, Trump reported that Putin told him Russia “will have to respond”.Trump also warned in a social media post that the phone call, which lasted more than an hour, would not “lead to immediate Peace”. The two leaders also discussed Iran, and Putin suggested he could help with nuclear talks with the country.The conversation between the two leaders marks the first since Ukraine launched…

Venmo aims to be more than just an app for paying friends with its latest update.  On Wednesday, the PayPal-owned payment platform debuted several new debit card benefits and expanded the ability to make payments with retailers such as TikTok Shop and Uber. The updates signal Venmo is trying to become more of a full-service fintech service, not just a peer-to-peer payments app.  The revamped Venmo Debit Card, which was first introduced in 2018, now features a tap-to-pay capability, which could help Venmo position itself to capture a larger share of everyday transactions. Additionally, cardholders now get 15% cash back…

Finys, an insurance software solutions provider headquartered in Troy, Michigan, appointed Tim Norman as chief growth officer and Rishi Khetrapal as director of finance. Norman has over 20 years of experience in insurance technology, with a background in property and casualty, as well as life and health insurance markets. He most recently served as vice president, enterprise sales at e123. Previous roles include vice president of sales at Applied Systems. Khetrapal joins Finys with more than a decade of experience in financial operations and planning. He most recently served in strategic finance and accounting at TruckSmarter. He previously served as…