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Why Is Kojic Acid Soap Used?

Kojic acid is a skin-lightening ingredient dermatologists recommend for reducing dark spots and uneven skin tone. When added to soaps and cleansers, kojic acid soap is typically applied to the face or hands and washed off. Over time, using kojic acid soap may help fade sun damage, acne scars, and other hyperpigmentation.

Kojic acid has a controversial history as an ingredient in skin-bleaching products. Skin bleaching is a damaging practice that sets unrealistic and harmful beauty standards for people with darker skin tones. Some kojic acid soaps are still marketed for skin bleaching or “skin whitening” purposes. However, kojic acid does not bleach skin, and dermatologists recommend kojic acid for treating hyperpigmentation on darker skin tones.

How to Use Kojic Acid Soap

Add kojic acid soap to your existing skincare routine as a cleanser or spot treatment. You can use kojic acid soap daily on areas with hyperpigmentation, like the hands and face, or you can use it as a spot treatment, only applying the soap on individual dark spots.

Since kojic acid can be irritating and drying, you may find your skin tolerates kojic acid soap better as a spot treatment. Kojic acid also makes skin sensitive to the sun, so it’s often better to use it at night.

Kojic acid soap can take months to show results, and it often takes up to three months for kojic acid products to work. Because kojic acid soap can irritate and dry skin with persistent use, some people use kojic acid soap for a few months and then take a break to help avoid irritation. Some people may also use kojic acid soap every other day to help avoid irritation.