Kojie San Soap Review

KOJIE.SAN SOAP is considered as one of the leading WHITENING soap in the Philippines. It claims to effectively whitens and smoothens your skin in a short period of time.

At first, I'm quite hesitant to use a soap bar to wash my face. I've never ever tried using a soap to wash my face except for the Acne Aid since it is considered as a medical soap. I came into a point that I'm so desperate as NO facial wash was able to cure/heal my pimple/acne.So i though why not give it a try since its NOT that expensive at all. I've tried expensive facial wash before such asShiseido Foaming Wash,

 

it does works on preventing pimples but it is still way too high-end for lil' old me.

So back to Kojie.San soap bar, there are two types of Kojie.San soap:

1)Kojie.san DREAM WHITE (anti-aging soap)

Kojie.san Dream White anti-aging soap contains the most effective ingredients to help skin get its youthful glow, kojic acid, collagen, elastin, and vitamin C from fruit extracts.

Kojic acid, the trademark ingredient of every Beauty Elements product, helps lighten pigment spots and skin discoloration. Kojie.san Dream White have consistently demonstrated protective effects against skin damage from UV

My REVIEW:

Pros:

1)Not easy to melt and would definitely last long

2) Nice Vanilla scent thoud could calm your skin

3) I personally like Vanilla White(color) so I considered as Pros (hehe)

4) Works well on pimple/acne marks, gently and slowly heals acne/pimple

5) Very effective for oily skin, it keeps your skin smooth

6) Although it gently dries up the acnes but it DOES NOT peel your skin

7) Available in all supermarkets/ drugstore

8) Affordable

Cons:

1) Soap Bar (would make some people quite hesitant to try it)

2) Not commercialize well

3) Even though the soap claims that it could whiten your skin, but I don't see any whitening effect. (although I'm quite after the healing of pimples rather than whitening *^-^*)

Overall, I'll give it a 4/5 because it really lessen my pimple/acne marks and control my skin from producing too much OIL.

2)Kojie.San Sking Lightening Soap

Kojic Acid is a by-product in the fermentation process of malting rice ('malted rice') for use in the manufacture of sake, the Japanese rice wine.

* Kojic Acid is an all natural (non-synthetic) product. It is the basic ingredient of Kojie-san Skin Lightening Soap.

* A more recent remedy for the treatment of pigment problems and age spots. Discovered in 1989, kojic acid has similar effect as hydroquinone. Studies have shown that it is effective as lightening agent, inhibiting production of melanin (brown pigment).

* Events out skin tone
* Erases dark spots and blotches from melasma and other forms of pigmentations.

* Best for treatment of age spots
* Improves skin texture and skin tone
* Corrects skin discolorations
* Lightens/whitens the skin's color.

It also fades discolorations and hyperpigmentations of the skin such as age spots, liver spots, freckles or skin pigmentation that may occur from exposure to the sun, during pregnancy, or from the use of oral contaceptives (such as melasma).

My REVIEW:

Pros:

1)Smoothens and Lighten skin color

2) Although it gently dries up the acnes but it DOES NOT peel your skin

3) Available in all supermarkets/ drugstore

4) Affordable

Cons:

1) Easy to melt, wouldn't last long

2) Yellow-orange color which might stain

3) Soap Bar (would make some people quite hesitant to try it)

4) Not commercialize well

Overall, I still prefer the Dream White compare to this because it worked faster on acne /pimple marks, smells better and would last longer. So 3/5 is the rating.

Notice anything? the two products ARE NOT specifically designed to treat acne/pimples. It just claims to lighten and whitens skin, but for me it works well on oily skin and does effectively heal acne/pimple marks.

I've read on some blog reviews whereas the ingredients on Dream White is stronger than the Skin Lightening soap and would cause peeling. But for me, if you are really OILY skin then skip the Skin Lightening soap and use Dream White ahead cuz' it suits better. I have oily skin but my skin is really thin(would see veins and all that purple/green lines) still I don't experience any peeling or allergy while using Kojie.san

If you guys are so madly desperate to heal your acne/pimple marks, then why not give it a try. There ain't nothing to lose and it's not expensive either. So give it a shot, you might see wonders. But remember, if you experience any discomfort please STOP/refrain from using it again.

Likas Papaya Soap Review

Likas Papaya Soap is a local product from the Philippines. It is the pioneer product in the market that used papaya as the main whitening substance, and it is an organic soap that assures to aid in lightening the color of the skin.

Likas Papaya Soap

Papaya has been really a popular ingredient among products of its kind, and other companies have numerously attempted to imitate Likas Papaya Soap. However, it still stays to be on top when it comes to papaya whitening soap in the Philippines. It has only been recently that it also hit other Asian countries, as well as the United States and some parts in Europe. It also ensures to get rid of dark pigmentations due to acne marks, sun spots, and freckles, as well as get rid of active acne on the face.

Likas Papaya Soap contains 100% herbal and organic contents. Its primary potent ingredient is papain extract, which is one of the commonly known natural whitening ingredients. The main action of papain extract is to promote fast restoration of the skin cells. This type of natural enzyme is also efficient in the exfoliation of dead cells and renews properties on the skin.

The herbal and organic contents of Likas Papaya Soap provide the skin’s natural moisture and smooth texture. Aside from its promise of lightening the skin within two weeks of use, it also aids in fighting mild acne and gets rid of hyperpigmentation caused by acne marks. It may be used on the body and on the face, and should use regularly as an alternative of the regular body soap and facial wash. Lather the soap on the skin for about three to five minutes before rinsing it off.

The good thing about Likas Papaya Soap is it contains organic and herbal ingredients, which are not harmful to the skin. There is no hydroquinone or any artificial bleaching agent containing the soap, which is safe for everyone to use. It also has a gentle smell which is enjoyed by most people. Aside from that, it is very affordable and anyone can purchase a 135-gram of Likas Papaya Soap for just $3 to $5. It can be purchased online, and from different Filipino, Chinese and Asian specialty stores. There have also been no reports of severe side effects from this soap. But it is always safe to do a patch test to make sure there will be no allergic reactions.

REVIEW: DR. S. WONG’S SULFUR SOAP

Today’s review is about my newly-found product for my pimple scars and allergies. So yeah, I have an acne-prone and sensitive skin, and to make it worst, my skin has lower skin regeneration properties (which means, a scar can heal naturally for more than a year). 

And to say that my skin is sensitive, i got you here an example scenario: I’m riding on a jeepney for hours, dust and pollution were on the way. When I got home, I got a tiny bump abruptly came out. oh well~ :(

So I’m really in searched of a perfect acne treatment for my skin, I’ve tried a lot. Promise. I asked my bestfriend what cleanser she’s using coz I noticed a big difference on her skin. She recommended this to me, the sulfur soap. I researched first of how effective is this product and I read so many good reviews about it.

Why is this effective: 

Sulfur is useful in acne medication and problem skin treatments, as it helps to kill bacteria on the skin, which results in an improvement in acne, pimples, seborrhea and psoriasis conditions.

Benefits of sulfur when used for treating skin problems:

The ingredient sulfur has been used to treat problem skins and acne for decades and still remains a valuable constituent of problem skin care ingredients.

Even from the time of Hippocrates - the father of modern medicine - sulfur preparations have been used to treat skin conditions. Sulfur is an effective treatment of inflammatory pimples and acne lesions  and is also used for seborrheic dermatitis.It acts as a keratolytic and also has germicidal action. 

Although it is extremely effective, it takes some time to be effective - so although excellent results are achieved, these normally do not happen overnight.This ingredient must not be confused with sulfa - which is a type of antibiotic.

Classification of sulfur as a cosmetic ingredient:

It is a naturally occurring element and is also used in OTC drug products and is classified as an element as well as an inorganic. It is used as an anti-acne agent, as well as miscellaneous skin-conditioning agent. - www.dermaxime.com/sulfur.htm

Product Description:

Dr. S. Wong’s Sulfur Soap

Germicide – Fungicide - Parasiticide
Indications: 
For pimples and other skin infections.  Helps prevent scabies, if used regularly; aids in the healing of cuts and sores, relieves itchiness of skin.  Also treats dandruff caused by fungi.

Ingredients: 

Sulfur, Fragrance, Soap base: Blend of  Sodium Palmate and Sodium Palm Kemalate.

Uses:

For the management of acne. Penetrates pores to control acne blemishes, blackheads and whiteheads.
Directions for use:
Work up soap into a rich lather. Cover up the entire affected area with a thin layer. Leave on skin for two to three minutes. Rinse well and pat dry.
Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor.
If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.

Review~

Packaging: 3/5

Comes in a yellow plastic packaging which I find cheap (yeah, what do you expect from the price? :>) Though the back part contains everything you need to know about the product, so plus points for me!

Effectivity: 4/5

It dries up my new pimples on the face (i used it right after my red days, that’s why i got hormonal acne that time). Though i tried it on my upper chest (coz i got two bumps there, but to my surprise I woke up with more than 5 bumps there. :( Looks like it does not suit my body skin.

I’m still documenting the changes on the existing pimple and allergies scars. 

Final Verdict: Recommended to those who are in search of an effective acne treatment soap.

Thank you for reading! Got any questions? Comment on my disqus! :)