Kojic Acid & Turmeric Soap
A daily cleansing bar built around kojic acid, the brightening ingredient with real clinical history, softened with shea, mango and cocoa butters.
Brightening that dermatology actually uses
Kojic acid is produced by fermentation, it was first identified in the Japanese rice-wine process, and it works by gently slowing tyrosinase, the enzyme your skin uses to make excess pigment. It is one of the few over-the-counter brightening ingredients with controlled clinical studies behind it. Turmeric adds its own antioxidant, skin-soothing tradition, while a base of organic coconut oil, shea, mango and cocoa butters keeps the bar moisturising enough for daily use on both face and body.
Clean skin that keeps up with your training
Training is hard on skin. Sweat, friction from straps and packs, sun on long runs, the odd breakout across the back and shoulders, and the dark marks a blemish leaves behind once it clears. This bar is a simple answer to all of it: a daily wash for face and body that lifts sweat and oil while kojic acid works on the look of those lingering marks and turmeric soothes freshly worked skin. The butters keep it from stripping, so you can use it every day and your skin still feels comfortable after a shower rather than tight.
Studied, not just marketed
'Brightening' is a crowded, over-claimed category. Kojic acid is one of the few ingredients in it with controlled studies.
Summaries describe published research on the ingredient, not on this specific product. Individual results vary.
The groomed look starts one layer down
A sharp shirt does part of the job; clear, even skin does the rest. If you are in front of people all day, on camera, across a table, at the front of the room, an even complexion quietly reads as someone on top of things, and it is one of the easier parts of your appearance to actually improve. Sixty seconds with this bar in the morning shower is the whole routine. Kojic acid works gradually on the appearance of sun spots and old blemish marks, the butters leave skin comfortable rather than squeaky, and there is nothing to reapply through the day.
Why Dr. Elizabeth stocks this
"Patients constantly ask me about dark marks, post-blemish spots, sun spots, darker skin on the underarms and inner thighs. Kojic acid is the ingredient I point to, because it has genuine clinical evidence and a long safety record at cosmetic concentrations. Two rules I give everyone: patch-test first, and wear sunscreen every day you use it, brightening without sun protection is wasted effort."
What to expect
Patch-test on the inner arm first. Then lather daily, leave on for 30-60 seconds, rinse with cool water. Apply moisturiser and, every morning, sunscreen.
Pigment turnover is slow; the clinical studies on kojic acid measured results at 8-12 weeks. Expect a gradual evening of tone rather than a sudden change.
Keep using it daily and keep up the SPF. Stop if you notice persistent redness or irritation.
The details
Ingredients, suggested use & label facts
Kojic Acid & Turmeric Soap is a daily cleansing bar built around kojic acid — a fermentation-derived brightening ingredient with genuine clinical history — and turmeric, in a nourishing base of organic coconut oil, shea, mango and cocoa butters. It visibly brightens the appearance of dark spots, post-blemish marks and uneven tone while cleansing gently enough for everyday use on the face, neck, hands, underarms and inner thighs.
Selected by Dr. Elizabeth Isalguez, MD. Two rules she gives every patient: patch-test first, and wear sunscreen every day you use it.
- Visibly brightens the look of dark spots and uneven tone
- Moisturising butters leave skin soft, not stripped
- Face and body, all skin types
- Fragrance-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, silicone-free, cruelty-free
Vegetarian · All natural · Non-GMO · Cruelty-free · Fragrance-free · Paraben-free · Phthalate-free · Silicone-free
Ingredients: Sorbitol, Organic Coconut Oil, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Kosher Glycerin, Organic Shea Butter, Organic Sustainable Palm Oil, Organic Lemon Oil, Organic Cocoa Butter, Mango Butter, Organic Turmeric Powder, Kojic Acid.
Amount: 3.5 oz / 99 g
Suggested use: Wet skin with warm water and lather the soap in a circular motion. For best results, leave on for 30 to 60 seconds. Rinse thoroughly with cool water and pat your skin dry. Keep the product dry between uses to extend its longevity.
Warning: For topical use only. Not for internal consumption. Patch-test before first use. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. In case of accidental contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with clean water. May increase sensitivity to sunlight — use sunscreen daily.
Made in: USA
Quality & testing
Made in the USA in a GMP-compliant, FDA-registered facility. A Certificate of Analysis is available for every product on request, email us and we will send it. Nothing on this shelf is stocked until Dr. Elizabeth has reviewed the formula and its label.
Shipping & returns
Orders ship from the USA within 1-3 business days. Free shipping on orders over $100. If a formula is not working for you, email us within 30 days of delivery for a refund, see our refund policy for details.
Good questions
Can I use it on my face?
Yes, it is formulated for face and body. Patch-test first, keep it out of your eyes, and limit face use to once a day until you know how your skin responds.
Do I need sunscreen?
Yes, every day. Kojic acid can make skin more sensitive to sunlight, and new sun exposure will undo any brightening. Use SPF 30 or higher.
How long until I see a difference?
Pigment turnover takes weeks. Most clinical studies on kojic acid measured results after 8-12 weeks of consistent use.
Will it bleach my skin?
No. Kojic acid slows the over-production of pigment in dark spots; it does not change your natural skin colour.
Is it safe in pregnancy?
Kojic acid at cosmetic concentrations is generally considered low-risk, but check with your physician if you are pregnant or nursing.
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