Kojic Acid & Turmeric Soap | Dark Spot Bar

Kojic acid is a real active, not a wellness ingredient, and the copy should treat it that way. The original tries to sound luxurious ("work in harmony," "luxurious soap," "skin-loving experience") when what this customer actually wants is a straight answer to one question: will this help with the dark marks on my underarms, bikini line, and the spots acne left behind? The original almost says it, then hides "underarms and inner thighs" in the last paragraph. That's the reason people search for kojic soap. Lead with it, honestly.

Two things to flag first. Kojic acid and lemon oil both increase sun sensitivity, and this is a face-and-body bar, so a sunscreen line belongs on the page, not just a patch-test line. And propylene glycol is the fourth ingredient. It's a standard, safe humectant in melt-and-pour soap bases, but your brand promise is clean, and ingredient readers will spot it. I haven't hidden it in the copy, but it's worth deciding whether it fits the catalog or whether a future run should use a different base.

Title: Kojic Acid & Turmeric Soap | Dark Spot Bar

Description:

Made for the marks that stay after the reason for them is gone. Old breakouts, ingrowns, underarm and bikini-line shadows, the darker patches on knees, elbows, and inner thighs.

Kojic acid is a naturally derived brightening ingredient that helps even the look of skin tone and fade the appearance of dark spots with consistent use. Turmeric backs it up with its own long history in skin care for a brighter, calmer-looking complexion. Coconut oil, shea, mango, and cocoa butters keep the bar from stripping your skin, so it can be used every day without leaving you tight or dry. Organic lemon oil gives it a clean, bright scent.

Handcrafted in the USA. 3.5 oz bar.

What it's for

Post-acne marks and uneven tone on the face and neck.

Darkening on underarms, bikini line, and inner thighs from friction and shaving.

Rough, discolored knees, elbows, and knuckles.

Overall dullness, anywhere you'd like a little more glow.

Suitable for all skin types. Results build gradually; most people notice a difference in tone after several weeks of daily use.

How to use

Wet skin with warm water and work the bar into a lather. Massage in circles, then leave the lather on for 30 to 60 seconds before rinsing with cool water. Pat dry and follow with moisturizer. Use once daily to start; if your skin tolerates it well, twice a day is fine. Keep the bar dry between uses so it lasts.

Good to know

Kojic acid is an active. Patch-test on your inner arm before using on your face. A mild tingle is normal; stinging or redness means rinse it off and use it less often.

Kojic acid and lemon oil can make skin more sensitive to sun. Wear sunscreen daily on any area you're treating, or the spots you're working on will come right back.

Turmeric is a natural dye. It can tint a white washcloth or towel for a wash or two. It won't tint your skin.

Warning: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water. Discontinue use if irritation occurs or persists.

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.

Product details: 3.5 oz (99 g) bar | Gross wt. 100 g (3.52 oz) | Made in the USA