Description
Kojic Acid & Turmeric Soap
A cleansing bar formulated with kojic acid and turmeric in a glycerin soap base with nourishing plant butters. Designed for face and body use, this soap is suitable for all skin types seeking gentle daily cleansing with skin-brightening ingredients.
What's In It:
• Kojic Acid: A compound derived from various fungi species, kojic acid is studied for its ability to inhibit tyrosinase, the enzyme involved in melanin production. Concentrations in skincare typically range from 1-4%. Used in cosmetics to address the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone.
• Turmeric Powder: Contains curcumin, a polyphenol compound with antioxidant properties. Turmeric has been used in traditional skincare practices across South Asia for centuries and gives the soap its golden color.
• Lemon Oil: Provides a bright citrus scent and contains limonene, a naturally occurring terpene. Note that citrus oils can increase photosensitivity, so sun protection is recommended when using products containing lemon oil.
• Plant Butter Blend: Shea butter (stearic and oleic acids), mango butter (oleic and stearic acids), and cocoa butter (palmitic, stearic, and oleic acids) provide moisturizing properties during cleansing. These butters help counter the potentially drying effects of soap.
• Glycerin Base: A humectant that attracts moisture to the skin. The glycerin soap base creates a transparent appearance and helps maintain hydration during washing.
• Coconut and Palm Oils: Create lather and cleansing action. Palm oil is sustainably sourced.
What It Does:
This soap cleanses while delivering kojic acid and turmeric to the skin's surface. Kojic acid works on existing melanin deposits over time with consistent use, potentially helping to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and uneven tone. Results typically require 4-8 weeks of regular use. The butter content helps maintain skin moisture during cleansing, making it appropriate for body areas including face, hands, neck, underarms, and inner thighs.
Realistic Expectations:
Brightening effects are gradual and subtle. This soap supports an even-toned appearance but is not a substitute for sun protection, which remains the most important factor in preventing new hyperpigmentation.
Sourcing & Production:
Made in the USA with organic coconut oil, shea butter, sustainable palm oil, and other quality ingredients.
Product Specifications:
- Net Weight: 3.5 oz (99g)
- Total Weight: 0.22 lb (100g)
- Country of Origin: USA
Usage Instructions: Wet skin with warm water and work soap into a lather using circular motions. For optimal contact time, leave lather on skin for 30-60 seconds before rinsing thoroughly with cool water. Pat dry. Store in a dry location between uses.
Important Information: For external use only. If soap contacts eyes, rinse immediately with water. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Use sun protection during the day, as kojic acid and lemon oil may increase photosensitivity.
