Burt's Bees Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream for skin with dark spots
Soap Bark
Chamomile
Aloe Barbadensis
Echinacea
Coconut OilAverage
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for skin with dark spots; other cleansers fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Suitable for normal skin as glycerin provides humectant action and sunflower seed oil offers some emollience, but it does not specifically target your main goal of pigmentation.
- The cleansing agents like Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract and Coco-Glucoside offer moderate cleansing benefits for your normal skin.
- The product is safe for your normal skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like chamomile and aloe.
How to apply
- You can use this cleanser AM and PM every single day. Start slowly 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this cleanser as the first step in your morning routine or the second step in your evening routine. Follow it with toner and moisturizer.
- Massage a small amount of cleanser gently onto your face using circular motions. Rinse well with lukewarm water and pat dry.
- For the best results, apply your cleanser directly to wet skin to help wash away dirt. Make sure your face is clean before you begin.
- Avoid getting the cleanser in your eyes. Always do a quick patch test before using the product for the very first time.
Questions and answers
How well does Burt's Bees Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream work for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser works for your skin, though other products fit it better because it does not specifically target dark spots. A cleanser for this skin needs high-quality ingredients like niacinamide and ceramides to effectively address pigmentation while cleansing safely.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser works for your skin because glycerin provides moisture and chamomile helps calm it, though it does not specifically target dark spots. A cleanser for dark spots needs high-quality brightening ingredients like niacinamide and ceramides along with gentle cleansing properties to effectively address pigmentation.
What does Soap Bark do for skin with dark spots?
Soap Bark helps brighten skin with dark spots by supporting an even skin tone and a smooth, clear look. Because it is gentle, it is unlikely to irritate dry or sensitive areas while you work on fading discoloration.
What does Chamomile do for skin with dark spots?
Chamomile helps calm the skin and may improve uneven tone by easing dark spots. It contains plant compounds that fight oxidative stress and soothe inflammation, which supports a more even and smooth look.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser goes in your morning and evening routine as the first cleansing step, or the second step at night after a makeup remover. Skin with dark spots also needs targeted treatments with brightening ingredients to effectively fade discoloration.
Can I use this cleanser with salicylic acid, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with salicylic acid, but since it does not specifically target dark spots, this skin needs ingredients that fade discoloration and brighten skin tone. Use this cleanser first to clean your skin, and follow with your salicylic acid treatment.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily in your morning and evening routines. Daily use of a mild cleanser safely helps keep normal skin clean while providing soothing chamomile and aloe, though this type of product needs targeted brightening ingredients to help with dark spots.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for skin with dark spots because it is safe for normal skin and avoids harsh ingredients.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser is gentle enough to use on your body, but you should avoid applying it directly around your eyes because ingredients like menthol and soap bark may cause irritation in that sensitive area. Skin on the body is much thicker than the delicate skin around the eyes, which requires specially formulated products to prevent discomfort.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (limonene and citral) and drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Apigenin protects against UVA-induced cytotoxicity and senescence in normal human dermal fibroblasts, decreases MMP-1 expression, and when applied topically as a cream in human subjects, increases dermal density and elasticity while reducing fine wrinkle length, skin evenness, moisture content, and transepidermal water loss compared to control cream.
International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016Topical chamomile oil combined with a night splint significantly improved the symptomatic and functional status of patients with severe carpal tunnel syndrome compared to placebo, while electrodiagnostic parameters showed no significant changes.
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2015German chamomile solution applied twice a day healed peristomal skin lesions significantly faster than once-a-day 1% hydrocortisone ointment in colostomy patients, with a mean healing time of 8.89 days versus 14.53 days.
Ostomy/wound Management, 2011Topical chamomile reduces the incidence and delays the occurrence of phlebitis due to amiodarone infusion in coronary care patients compared to a placebo of lanoline.
Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2017A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010Application of Echinacea purpurea cream and gel increased skin hydration up to 10.6 AU and 11.4 AU and decreased wrinkles by 9.47% and 14.92% without causing skin irritation in 10 healthy volunteers over 1 month.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010A new skincare formulation from Echinacea purpurea completely blocked the 40-60% reduction in skin nerve endings caused by UVA and UVB exposure in ex vivo human skin samples.
Cell Proliferation, 2012Topical application of Echinacea pallida root extract and its constituent echinacoside showed good anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties compared to E. purpurea and control in rats.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2002Overnight virgin coconut oil application provides a skin protective effect against damage and increased TEWL from frequent alcohol-based hand sanitizer usage in 60 volunteers, resulting in a 25% increase in perceived moisture content compared to the control group.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
Why other cleansers fit skin with dark spots better
Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
Ingredients
Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coconut Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Silica, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol Vitamin E, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract Honeysuckle Flower Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract Honeysuckle Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Witch Hazel Water, Menthol, Sucrose Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, Sodium Phytate, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Citral, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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