GlowLab Targeted Dark Spot Care, 1% Kojic Acid 15ml

Ingredients / INCI

Aqua/Water, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil➀, Glycerin➁, Pentylene Glycol,
Betaine, Isoamyl Laurate, Sodium PCA, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Kojic Acid, Sclerotium Gum, Parfum/Fragrance, Xanthan Gum, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil➀, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Sodium Phytate, Capsicum Annuum (Paprika) Fruit Extract*, Potassium
Hydroxide, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil➀, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract*, Limonene➂,  Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Benzyl Salicylate➂, Citral➂, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Linalool➂, Cedrus Atlantica Oil/Extract, Pinene➂

➀Ingredients from organic Farming 

➁Made using organic ingredients 

➂From natural essential oils 

The products are made using environmentally friendly production and processing processes respecting human health and using natural resources responsibly.

The formulations are developed, applying the concept of green formulation.

The ingredients used in the products are made respecting biodiversity. There are no GMO ingredients within the products.

The packaging is recyclable. The transportation packaging is made of recycled materials.

Important: Evening use only. Always follow with SPF 30+ during the day.

For Targeted Spot Treatment:

1. Cleanse and pat skin completely dry.
2. Apply 1-2 drops directly onto dark spots or areas of discoloration using your fingertip or a cotton swab.
3. Gently tap (don't rub) the serum into the spot until absorbed.
4. Wait 2-3 minutes before applying other products.
5. Follow with your regular serum and moisturiser.

For All-Over Brightening:

1. Cleanse and pat skin completely dry.
2. Apply 3-4 drops to fingertips.
3. Gently press and smooth over entire face, avoiding immediate eye area.
4. Wait 2-3 minutes for absorption.
5. Follow with moisturiser.

   
CRITICAL: Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ every morning. Kojic acid increases sun
sensitivity, and UV exposure will reverse brightening results.

Do Not Use:

• During pregnancy or breastfeeding (limited safety data on topical
  kojic acid during pregnancy; better to avoid)
• On broken, wounded, or actively inflamed skin
• Immediately after aggressive chemical peels, laser, or microneedling
  (wait 7-14 days)
• If allergic to aspirin (theoretical cross-reactivity, though rare)

Use With Extreme Caution:

• On very sensitive or eczema-prone skin (patch test essential)
• If using prescription retinoids or acids (may cause excessive
  irritation when combined)
• On skin with active dermatitis or rosacea (wait until condition is
  controlled)

 Critical Sun Protection Requirement:

• MUST use SPF 30+ daily. Kojic acid increases photosensitivity
  significantly
• UV exposure during treatment will worsen hyperpigmentation and reverse
  all progress
• Clients who cannot commit to daily SPF should not use this product

Vitamin C and kojic acid work through different mechanisms vitamin C is an antioxidant that prevents new damage and gently brightens, while kojic acid actively inhibits the enzyme that creates pigmentation. Think of vitamin C as prevention and overall glow, while kojic acid is targeted treatment for existing spots. Many people use both vitamin C in the morning,
kojic acid at night for comprehensive brightening.

Absolutely! This serum works beautifully on sun spots on hands, chest, shoulders, or any area with hyperpigmentation. Just remember that anywhere you apply it becomes more sun-sensitive, so SPF on those areas is essential too.

No, kojic acid targets excess melanin in
hyperpigmented areas (dark spots) but doesn't lighten your natural, even skin
tone. It works by inhibiting overactive melanin production in specific spots,
bringing those areas back to match your normal skin tone. The goal is evenness,
not overall lightening.

Kojic acid makes your skin more sensitive to UV light, and sun exposure during the day would not only irritate your skin but actually darken your spots, completely counterproductive! Evening application allows it to work overnight, and then you protect that work with SPF during the day.

Even one day of unprotected sun exposure can trigger new pigmentation or darken existing spots, basically undoing weeks of progress. If you know you'll have a day without reliable SPF (beach day, outdoor event), skip the serum the night before to reduce photosensitivity. Consistent SPF is truly the make-or-break factor for this treatment's success.

Kojic acid can be helpful for melasma, but melasma is notoriously stubborn and usually requires a multi-faceted approach. This serum can be part of your treatment plan, but you may also need professional treatments and should definitely work with a dermatologist. The hormonal component of melasma means it can return if triggers aren't addressed. Consider this a maintenance tool rather than a cure.

We recommend avoiding kojic acid during pregnancy and breastfeeding. While there's no definitive evidence of harm, there's also not enough safety data to confirm it's risk-free. During pregnancy, focus on gentle brightening ingredients. Your dark spots will still be there after pregnancy, and this serum will be here waiting!

This is actually not normal and likely means one of two things:

1. You're not using enough SPF and getting sun exposure, which darkens spots during active treatment, or
2. You're experiencing irritation that's triggering inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Stop use immediately, let your skin calm down with gentle care, and then restart more slowly (3x per week). If it continues, this product may not be right for your skin.

You can use both, but not at the same time. Use your retinoid and kojic acid on alternating nights, or if your skin tolerates it well, retinoid in the evening and this in the morning (followed by SPF).

However, using both together in the same application may cause significant irritation. Listen to your skin if you experience redness, peeling, or discomfort, space them out more.

Three weeks is still early, most people start
seeing visible fading around 6-8 weeks.

Using more product won't speed results;
consistency and patience are what matter. Make sure you're being diligent with
SPF (this is usually the issue when results are slow).

Take a "before" photo now so you can compare at the 8-week mark, changes can
be subtle day-to-day but dramatic over time. If you truly see no change by 12 weeks, we should reassess, but give it the full cycle first.