Pure Kojic Acid Soap Bar for Hyperpigmentation and Dark Spots - Dark Spot Remover for Face and Body - For Women with Medium to Dark Skin - Original, Natural & Fragrance Free - 5.3 oz by Marie France

I’ve been using the Pure Kojic Acid Soap consistently for about two months now, and I’m genuinely impressed. I bought it to help with some stubborn dark spots and post-acne marks, and it’s already making a noticeable difference. My skin tone looks more even. The soap lathers well and has a light, clean scent. It doesn’t feel harsh, but I do recommend starting slowly maybe every other day especially if you have sensitive skin. I follow up with a good moisturizer and SPF during the day since kojic acid can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. If you’re looking for a simple, affordable solution for hyperpigmentation or dull skin, this is a great option. Just be consistent and patient the results are worth it!

Note, my skin is used to harsher treatments. For example, I use glycolic acid, so I don't have very sensitive skin to begin with. I have fair skin and am Asian if it makes a difference. What works for me may not necessarily work for you, so proceed with caution! I had some hormonal acne that led to dark spots on my chin area under my mouth. My spots were recent (about a week old) so I immediately bought this soap to try it out to see if I could lighten them early on. I had already been using tranexamic acid, retinal creams and salicylic cleansers daily to treat my acne spots so my spots were already lightening a bit but not as fast as desired. I used less products a day before in prep of using this kojic soap. On the day of using this soap, I did as directed and wet my face before apply the soap on the area, leaving it on for a few seconds then washing with cold water. I did it a second time on the same day after seeing I didn't feel any adverse effects. As you can see from my pic, it looks a little red from irritation after washing off the soap but nothing that moisturizer couldn't fix for me. I do think it's working a bit (not as dark as before) but given all the products I had already been using days before, I can't tell if the lightening is due to this or my routine. But at least I can say I haven't experienced any chemical burns and have seen a slight difference from before using the soap where I'll be adding this to my arsenal of skincare products if I ever need a quick dark spot fix from acne.

Background: I have a deep olive skin, and I am a pro at staying in the sun during summer days. Bike rides, swimming, running, etc. I get tanned easily. I do not mind the tan, but my upper legs, stomach, and chest area areas about 5 shades lighter than the rest of my body. Anyways, I wanted to even out my skin tone and I started using this product about 3 weeks ago. After reading reviews, I cut the soap in 4 pieces and I am today about to finish my first piece! I kept the other 3 pieces somewhere, and the current 1 piece I am using in a zip bag outside the shower. It melts very fast if overexposed to water. Use: First day I used it 20 seconds in the shower after my regular shower routine (with usual mild soap). I lather and apply the soap all over my body and felt a little tingling on my face around the 15 seconds mark and washed then. Second day I went to 30 seconds. The third I was on 60 seconds. After the first week, I started leaving it on for 3-6 minutes in the shower. I feel the tingling on my face but not the rest of my body. I use it about 5 times a week, once a day, when in the shower. I use a natural exfoliant before using the soap about 2 times a week. Something like sugar and honey, or white rice power, or oatmeal. I feel it makes my skin smoother. I use oils or regular moisturizer after the shower depending on what I feel like. I do not feel the need for heavy moisturizing everyday, probably just my skin tolerance. Results: After the 3rd day, I started noticing that my legs, knee down, had lots of white peels. Like dry skin peels when I walked out of the shower and dried myself. Those are not noticeable after moisturizing though. My legs from the knee down were the first areas to go lighter. The "micro-peel" is hard to notice, but currently (3 weeks in), I have thousands of tiny light spots, very very tiny, everywhere. It increases day by day and I imagine, at the end, all of the areas will be that color. Except for my legs (knee below), I did not see any peels, but mostly, those light spots (about 2-3 shades lighter) all over my body. You have to look close to notice though. Verdict: All in all, it works, but the effect is barely noticeable if one does not keep track or take comparison pics. I am able to tell I am getting the results as I have my chest area to compare to. Not all areas peel with skin that comes out like my legs do, so it may seem as if nothing is happening. Using a natural exfoliant about 2 times a week is helpful for me, first in general for smooth skin and probably that might help the exfoliating process of the soap itself. Side effects: Yes, the first week and a half, I broke out a little. Regular places where I get pimples from time to time, arose. I stuck with it, and today, nothing on my face, but smooth skin. Good luck. I will be using this soap until my skin evens out, and I will mostly use it as a maintenance later on. I am unsure if it actually whitens, seems for me, mostly just getting your "true" skin color out. I don't know, other reviewers might have insights on that. Or I can update if I get lighter over time :)

1.) It does dry the skin in order for the dead skin to peel away. 2.) Get a good(heavy) moisturizer. 3.) Your skin will adjust to the soap after a few uses. It works even for sensitive skin! 4.) Great for the bikini area and buttocks. Try not to let the suds get into the nether regions. 5.) Dark marks and acne marks will start to clear after about a week of use. Your skin may break out a bit more because toxins are being drawn out from the skin. No need to worry. 6.) If you're worried about sunlight, buy a good sunscreen. *2019 UPDATE!* They need to LOWER THE PRICE on this product since it's not as potent as it used to be. Not only that, it seems as if they're shrinking the product. UNACCEPTABLE! Stop selling the people inferior products.

You guys this stuff is legit! I have acne prone skin, which leave me with hyperpigmentation...ALOT. Anyways, since adding this to my cleansing regimen ive noticed a HUGE difference in just two weeks. My skin is more even and some old scarring is diminishing. I also use other products so I'm sure they all work as a team to help my acne out. I rub it in and leave in for 10-20 secs before washing off. It has a slight tingle but not a burn. I highly recommend adding this to your skin care regimen, even if you only use this every other day you'll still see results.

Have purchased several bars since 2018. They worked effectively at removing dark spots and evening out my skintone. Sometime in the latter part of 2020 or 2021, the formula was changed to a milder version so they decreased the amounts acids within the soap that made the soap effective and they also made the soaps half the size of what they were before. At first I thought it was a fluke, then I recently ordered 2 more soaps and it is the same. They made the soaps so mild it's like it literally is just a body soap that provides none of the effects it was purchased for. All of the results you are seeking for discoloration, hyperpigmentation...dark spots...u will not find any relief from THIS soap in it's current deliberately diminished state at all. Time to find another soap that actually lives up to their claims. It's a shame that a once good company that used to make good soap feels they now need to dupe customers out of their money just because they can. Guess they think we are stupid. Find another soap because this is no longer it!

Light skinned sista with sensitive skin using this soap to resolve very very dark and stubborn self-diagnosed upper lip melasma. Still on the first bar, and seeing AMAZING results. I began seeing small but noticeable results the first couple of weeks. Results are faster, now with more frequent use. Melasma is breaking up big time!!!. Here's what worked for me: 1. First 3 weeks: Use every 4 days: 20 seconds (face), 60 seconds (body) 2. 2 weeks: Use every 3 days 3. 2 weeks: every 2 days* 4: 2 weeks: every 2 days: increase time on face/body 30 sec./90 sec. 5. 2 weeks: increase time on skin. * step currently on Adverse effects: Mild contact dermatitis (bumps). Applied anti-itch cream (2-3x/day). Bumps quickly resolved without leaving marks. No bumps after week 1 on current routine (*) Initially, skin itches a bit during initial and increased usage. Applying more moisturizer helps throughout the day helps. The itchiness dissipates over time. I have sensitive skin, thus, I did not use the soap as per manufacturer's instruction for initial use. I have to be VERY cautious when using new skin products. Because I did not want to have a bad breakout or irritation that I would have to try to correct- which we know takes weeks! Therefore, I used a very conservative regimen to observe how my skin reacted. I think that's why my contact dermatitis was very mild. I am also using Hadalabo Milk and The Ordinary's Niacinamide and Alpha Arbutin and Puress's Tranexamic Acid serums on my face. These combined were giving me slow but noticable results. Sunscreen as well! (Supergoop). I receive lots of compliments on my skin. But the melasma was just, UGH! Then I discovered this soap. The results thus far, are amazing. Will continue using on face and body for consistency. Thank You!!

This soap does work. The results are gradual but I'm starting to notice a difference in my skin complexion. My face is starting to clear up after weeks of use. It is effective to clear up blemishes. I just wish I knew about this soap earlier instead of wasting so much money in the past on doctor's prescibed products that didn't even work. I tired using natural products like raw organic honey, cinnamon, turmeric, and lemon juice. The only effective one was the raw organic honey. It made my skin really soft in the morning. I applied it every night. But now I apply it every other night b/c of its stickiness. Eventually, I got used to stickiness. The lemon juice burned the side of my face near my eyes. It is really strong. The cinnamon wasn't as effective as I wanted it to be. The turmeric gave me a glow but it stained clothes. With these soaps, I learned to cut the bar in half to save some. The bar is very thick so if you cut it in pieces it lasts longer. I'm definately going to keep buying this soap to use all over my body in the summer. When I shower, I noticed soaps tend to run out faster. After taking off my makeup, I cleanse my face with the Ambi cocoa butter bar. It smells soo good. I would give the soap 5 stars but it didn't work as fast as I wanted it to. I seen results maybe after 3 weeks to a month of usage. Honestly if you really want clear skin, there is going to be alot of trial and error. Patience is annoying but it's key.