Review : PCA Pigment Bar

What is it?

A cleansing bar formulated to provide an even skin tone on the face and body.

Who is it for?

Ideal for anyone looking to address discolorations on the full body, including the face and scalp

What’s in it?

Azelaic acid - helps promote a clear complexion and an even skin tone.

Kojic acid - helps promote an even skin tone.

Niacinamide - a form of the B vitamin that hydrates and promotes a clear, even complexion.

Full ingredient list:

Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitol, Azelaic Acid, Kojic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Alcohol, Calcium Ascorbate, Glucosamine HCl, Maltose, Niacinamide, Sodium Lactate, Tannic Acid, Aniba Rosodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil

How to use?

Moisten the enclosed sponge and create a foaming lather. Cleanse the affected area, allowing the lather to remain on the skin for approximately two minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

It’s totally optional to use the sponge, I used my hands and it worked great.

What to expect?

Brighter, more even skin and a visible reduction in pigmentation and dark spots.

Pros

• Contains proven skin brightening ingredients
• Wash off lowers the risk of irritation
• Can be combined with other brighteners
• Rinses off cleanly
• Very economical (will last over 6 months)
• Can be used on both the face and body
  
• Travel-friendly

Cons

• None

Conclusion

PCA Skin is a brand I’ve been wanting to try for quite some time now. They’re typically sold at doctor’s offices but can also be purchased online.

PCA Skin Pigment Bar is the cleansing companion in PCA’s pigment control program, designed to enhance and maintain the complexion-refining results produced by its sister products. Exfoliating kojic, azelaic and tannic acids control breakouts and diminish hyperpigmentation while cleansing the skin of dirt and debris. Aloe vera, witch hazel and rosewood extracts calm inflammation for a glowing complexion.

Kojic Acid is an ingredient that has become one of my fave brightening ingredients because it works well but doesn’t cause light spots unlike hydroquinone. It can also be safely used long-term. This bar also combines Azelaic Acid which has both anti-acne and anti-pigment benefits!

This cleansing bar contains lots of excellent ingredients for correcting hyperpigmentation. The brilliant idea of this format (container and its sponge) makes efficient usage. It’s gentle enough so that you can safely use this twice a day without any irritation. 

Pigmentation on the body can be hard to treat since it wouldn’t be economical to use expensive brightening serums on such a large surface area. This bar makes treating pigmentation on the body a total breeze.

Cleansing with this bar left my face and neck smooth, glowing and prepped for my brightening treatments. For anyone with pigment issues, this can be a great adjunct to your current brightening treatments!

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