Kaia Naturals The Takesumi Bright Brightening Bar With Kojic Acid for Underarm and Body Dark Spots Review

Kaia Naturals The Takesumi Bright Brightening Bar With Kojic Acid for Underarm and Body Dark Spots
Review

Does Kaia Naturals The Takesumi Bright Brightening Bar With Kojic Acid for Underarm and Body Dark Spots Work?

 
Kaia Naturals The Takesumi Bright Brightening Bar With Kojic Acid for Underarm and Body Dark Spots is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Sodium Palmate
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Sodium Cocoate
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Water
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Glycerin
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Coconut Acid
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Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
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Sodium Citrate
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Sodium Gluconate
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Sodium Chloride
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Kojic Dipalmitate
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Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
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Juniperus Virginiana Oil
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
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Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
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Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
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Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Oil
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
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Ingredients explained

Sodium Palmate
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Sodium Palmate
Sodium Cocoate
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Sodium CocoateSodium cocoate is a salt derived from the fatty acids contained in coconut oil. It is frequently used in soaps and other cleansing products due to its ability to remove excess oil and dirt from the skin with the help of water. As it makes oil droplets disperse in water, sodium cocoate also assists in creating emulsions.
Water
Est. %11
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Coconut Acid
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Coconut AcidAn emollient and cleansing mixture of fatty acids obtained from coconut oil that contains lauric, myristic, and palmitic acids.
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.
Sodium Citrate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sodium CitrateA salt of citric acid that has a salty and tart flavor and is used as a fragrance. It is mildly basic, meaning that its addition to a skincare product can adjust the pH upward.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Sodium Gluconate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Sodium GluconateA chelating ingredient that ensures that the harmful metal ions in a formula are unreactive. It also protects other ingredients from degrading.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Kojic Dipalmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Kojic Dipalmitate
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil

A fragrant essential oil extracted from the rind or peel of a lemon. It is mainly comprised of limonene (up to 70%) and has a fresh, citrusy scent. Lemon peel oil may cause a sun-induced skin rash in people with a sensitivity towards citrus fruits.

Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilAn essential oil derived from common, or true, lavender. It is used in skincare for its lovely, calming scent. Like all essential oils, however, it may cause a contact skin allergy in more sensitive individuals.
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf OilAn essential oil distilled from the leaves of rosemary. It is used as a fragrance in skincare and has a spicy, earthy, camphoraceous scent. It also has antioxidant properties according to some research.
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) OilA fragrant essential oil extracted by steam distillation from thyme leaves. It has a warm, spicy, herbal scent, as well as some antiseptic activity.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root ExtractAn extract from the licorice root. It contains a well-researched anti-inflammatory compound called glycyrrhizin that can reduce inflammation. Licorice root extract is also used for its powerful antioxidant effects and ability to treat pigmentation.