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 (2 Pack)

Definitely works!
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!

It really works!
No it’s not a gimmick, nor a lie. This soap really works. I’ve been repurchaisng this item now for 4 years.So what does it do for me! I’ll tell you!Please keep In mind this soap is not a miracle worker it requires use dedicatedly over time. So what has it done for for my oily sensitive skin.With prolonged use it:1. It helps evens and brighten skin tone2. Helps fade scarring3. Helps reduce acne and blemishes4. Helps reduce the looks of dark spots if anyWhat this product does NOT do is bleach the skin. This is not a skin bleaching item. So if that’s what you’d like it’s not for you. I however was not looking for that particular usage.I typically cut one block into 6 smaller squares and use each smaller square as a face wash. I rub thebsoap between my hands till foamy then apply to the skin. Then I use a facial cleansing brush to clean the face. WARNING work quickly this product is not meant to be left on the skin if you feel ANY tingling or irritation even the slightest that’s your cue to rinse it off immediately.This product will dry out your skin. A serum, hydrating moisturizer, and/or leave on face mask is HIGHLY recommended.Furthermore in some cases your skin may feel raw. That’s okay as long as its not irritated. I do recommend using this product 2-3 times a week until you build up your tolerance. If going into direct sunlight after use pair with a facial sunscreen! Trust me this will help your progress!But overall a tried a true product of mine. Little bit goes a long way. And make sure you are using it consistently. From my experience you can start seeing resukts with a proper skin care routine in 3-4 weeks.

Feels moisturizing & smells clean/fresh like ivory.
It’s funny that I would buy soap online! For the last few years I have made cold processed soaps of for our family & gift giving for the holidays. I recently purchased this soap for the claims for working well at removing dark/age spots. I am not quite sure it will remove them, so I wouldn’t expect a miracle. In the long term with everyday consistency, results would be great. I just have a few that I cover up with makeup. I love the how the soap smells like ivory, it is also very moisturizing & doesn’t leave my face feeling dry. I would purchase this again for a nice clean feeling face soap.

Saw some improvement not a lot.

I feelLike it’s working although too early to say as I haven’t been using it for a very long. It does make your skin dry but just use a good moisturiser.