Papaya and kojic acid combined to lighten darker skin with regular use. A soft pliable soap bar from Asia offering mild acids, papaya enzymes and an ability to fade dark blemishes with regular use. Kojic acid soap is mainly an exfoliating skin item that gradually removes pigmentation and dark spots by buffing away the ruined skin cells. The papaya enzymes in Kojic acid soaps assist to break down the leading layer of skin cells and strip away ruined skin, exposing the fresh and healthy cells beneath. This soap can be used as a regular bath soap all over the body, as a shaving foam for the face and neck, or merely on the face to even out the skin tone. WHAT IS KOJIC ACID? Kojic acid is a by-product of the fermentation process of malting rice for use in the manufacture of sake, Japanese rice wine. There is definitely convincing research, both in vitro and in vivo and in animal studies, showing that kojic acid is effective for inhibiting melanin production. Both glycolic acid and kojic acid, as well as glycolic acid with hydroquinone, are highly effective in reducing the pigment in melasma patients WHAT IS KOJIC ACID SOAP FOR? KOJIC ACID SOAP is a formulated soap which contains Kojic acid which is used for skin lightening of hyperpigmentation, fading of dark spots which results from blemishes of the skin. HOW DOES KOJIC ACID WORKS? A fungal metabolic product, kojic acid inhibits the catecholase activity of tyrosinase, which is the rate-limiting, essential enzyme in the biosynthesis of the skin pigment melanin. Indeed, it has been shown to significantly enhance neutrophil phagocytosis and lymphocyte proliferation stimulated by phytohemagglutinin. Melanocytes treated with kojic acid become nondendritic, with a decreased melanin content. Additionally, it scavenges reactive oxygen species released excessively from cells or generated in tissue or blood. ARE THERE ANY PRECAUTIONS FOR ITS USE? As for any kind of skin types, the use of topical agents on the skin may develop contact dermatitis depending on the individual. If any irritation develops, discontinuation of its use is advised. Direction for use Apply the soap on wet skin; softly massage soap throughout your whole skin especially on the most affected parts. Don't rub the soap harshly. Avoid the soap entering into eyes, nose or mouth. Keep the soap on your skin for at least 60 seconds than wash it off. If you feel itching on any part of your skin the stop the usage of soap.Use with Belo cream For Best results.