During the Edo Period, the geisha used sake to bath. They were certainly on to something as their skin were white and soft. Sake contains about 20 different types of amino acids, and it is rich with enzymes. Many of them could be used to repair, treat and nourish the skin. Geisha are not the only ones who enjoy the nourishing features of sake. Even today, Toji (sake master brewers) are known for having delicate, soft hands from working the koji (rice inoculated with koji mold) when making sake. Koji rice is laden with amino acids, a by-product from the saccharification of rice.
In addition, kojic acid is known to fade dark spots or hyperpigmentation by interfering the melanin production. It works by blocking the activity of the tyrosinase, an enzyme needed for producing melanin. That said keep in mind, your best remedy against hyperpigmentation is focusing on the main cause of it. The sun. So apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with high SPF daily!
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