VALITIC Kojic Acid Dark Spot Remover Soap Bars with Vitamin C, Retinol, Collagen, Turmeric - Original Japanese Complex Infused with Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E, Shea Butter, Castile Olive Oil - 5 Pack

Why did you pick this product vs others?:This soap smells so wonderful! It has a unique, spice smell that's very clean, but its affect on the face is equally amazing. I use this as part of my skincare routine in place of a water based cleansed (after oil based cleanser). It makes your face feel instantly firmer and squeaky clean. I would definitely recommend using a good face moisturizer after if you have dry skin like I do, because it may cause your skin to be dry, but as part of a good skincare routine it cleanses great for an economical price. It hasn't been long enough but I feel with how much this helps exfoliate my skin, my dark spots will definitely lighten. Your skin feels silky afterwards for hours.

What I notice about this product in comparison to Lancome skin care products I have used consistently for the past 2 decades. After the 3rd use I can notice the change. The best way to use this, lather and put on your skin, face, neck, hands, ect... let it stay on for 2-5 minutes than gently remove with water leaving a light residue of the product on the skin. Now in my opinion this is the important part. With a light layer of the product left of the face, using your fingers rub up/down & circular motion on your skin like your rolling off dead skin. This is the top layer of the dead cells that causes wrinkles, sunspots, dark spots, dryness. Again, when I initially rinse the product, I leave a light layer of product on my skin to make it easier to rub & exfoliate the top dead cells on my face, neck, hands( I also used it on my elbows, knees & armpits, 4 bars for $20 is a great deal & I'm willing to buy more since I had awesome results). What I learned about skincare as I get older especially on my face. It's constantly being exposed to environmental elements, sun damage, make-up, my pillow, hard water. By exfoliating my face once a week with a good moisturizer( I used Lancome Absolue Rich or Soft Cream $280 or coconut oil. Dont use a moisturizer with alcohol or Parfums cause it will irritate your skin). It's important to moisturize afterwards cause this product just removed dead cell skin & moisturizer is key! At 45 my skin looks amazing but I had these light sunspots and dry dead skin that causes aging. Not super noticeable but noticeable to me on my cheek bone area and around my eyes. I not only focus on my face but my entire body especially the neck and hands cause those are the areas women tend to neglect and are aging giveaways with sunspots, wrinkles. Also I'd recommend doing this at night before bed to allow your skin to heal vs. going out in the elements wind, sun, humidity and exposing your newly clean sensitive skin to damage causing activities. Again my opinion simply because this bar soap removed the top layer of skin leaving the underlaying of skin, the soft, sumple, fresh layer of skin that gives you the glow & youthfulness we all want.Also I know this is weird but don't do it around your menstrual period time. Why? As a women our hormones are crazy and I know I break out around my chin area. You definitely don't want to irritate your skin while your hormones aka acne period are the cause for a short time of the month. This can cause bacteria around your pimples, break & scratch the skin, leaving scars or marks. Again my own opinion but it works for me cause my hormones cause me to have acne plus I have Lupus and I get butterfly like rash on my face over my nose bridge & cheeksHope my review helps but definitely a good buy!

Just received this. Smells really good. Cleanses the face well and maybe it’s just in my head but I’ve used it 4 times now and see visible difference in skin. I love this face wash! I also like that it is a hard bar, it’s easy to use lathers well but you don’t feel like you are using half the bar to wash your face

I bought this hoping to fade some dark spots and uneven areas on my face and body, and I’m really happy with the results so far. After a few weeks of consistent use, I noticed my skin tone starting to even out and some of the darker marks gradually fading.The soap lathers well and has a light, clean scent. It didn’t dry out my skin like some other brightening soaps I’ve tried, but I still follow up with a good moisturizer just to be safe. I’ve been using it once a day and letting the lather sit on my skin for a minute before rinsing off. It does take time and patience, but it’s definitely helping. If you’re dealing with dark spots, acne scars, or discoloration, I’d recommend giving this a try just be consistent and gentle, especially if you have sensitive skin.

I would give 5 stars for how effective this soap was, and how quickly I noticed an improvement in the appearance of my dark spots—bonus: my face felt so soft and clean without being irritated at all. The bar smells pleasant and rinses off easily. I wanted to love it, and I really did.However, I had read something, somewhere in the information/instructions, I think, about using the bar quickly and minimizing your skin’s direct contact with it; this indicated to me that this kojic acid was not a product you could, say, leave on for a while and rinse off later.That got me wondering and a bit concerned, so I looked online to read more about kojic acid. (For what it’s worth, I always ,<olook at multiple reputable sources, sites that give information without having a stake in the issue at hand (like trying to sell an alternative or something). When I see the same information across a number of sites, then I take it seriously.What I found online was that kojic acid is classified as an “endocrine disruptor.” Right away, I knew I had to stop using it, and I was so saddened— it was working so well for my face! But I’m a survivor of a *very* aggressive ER+/PR+ HER2- breast cancer, and although the phrase “endocrine disruptor” was vague (in that I saw no specificity about exactly what was disrupted, nor how so), I reached out to my oncologist about it, and she immediately told me to stop using it NOW. I actually already had, but it hurt my heart to have to throw away 3 pristine bars and 1 barely-used one. I didn’t feel right offering it to any of my friends, though.Ultimately, I give it 3 stars. It works, but at an unknown cost, which is too rich for my blood!Bottom line: Please don’t assume (like I did) that a product is safe & worry-free just because it is highly recommended and has high ratings & good reviews. Make sure that whatever ingredients you use to solve one problem, don’t wind up causing other (and potentially way worse!) problems.Thanks, all, for reading. Be well, everyone!