Fresh Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence for skin with dark spots
Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Fermented Black Tea
Sodium Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
Rosa Damascena Oil Flower Rose Oil Flower
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- HighNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
A great choice for skin with dark spots; a few serums fit it even better.
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
- Highly suitable for your normal skin, this essence provides excellent hydration with Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Ferment and Glycerin, while also offering moderate benefits for pigmentation through Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Ferment and Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract.
- The inclusion of Sodium Hyaluronate further supports skin hydration, ensuring your skin remains moisturized.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate.
How to apply
- Apply this serum as part of your PM routine starting 3x/week and build up to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Place the serum after cleansing and toning, but before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute for it to absorb.
- Apply the serum on dry skin to help fade pigmentation effectively.
- Avoid the eye area and always use SPF 30+ during the day.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 7.6k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with dry, dull, or uneven skin frequently praise this essence for its ability to deliver "glass skin" radiance and immediate hydration without feeling heavy. Most users report smoother texture and better absorption of subsequent skincare products, though a minority with very sensitive skin experienced irritation due to the fragrance.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels hydrated”
- “plumper with more bounce”
- “hydration boost”
- “leaves skin soft”
Fast absorption Often Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly”
- “no sticky residue”
- “layers well”
- “lightweight liquid”
Improved skin texture Often Mentioned
- “glass skin”
- “silky smooth”
- “softens texture”
- “refines pores”
Expensive price point Often Mentioned
- “hefty price tag”
- “very expensive”
- “pricy for water”
- “luxury splurge”
Boosts other products Sometimes Noted
- “preps for serums”
- “boosts efficacy”
- “helps makeup application”
- “balancing prep step”
Enhanced radiance Sometimes Noted
- “healthy glow”
- “luminous complexion”
- “brightens dullness”
- “radiant look”
Noticeable fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “scent is strong”
- “floral smell”
- “contains fragrance”
- “smells like fermented tea”
Limited visible results Rarely Noted
- “didn't see effect”
- “meh results”
- “no obvious difference”
- “just expensive water”
Packaging concerns Rarely Noted
- “heavy glass bottle”
- “fear of breaking”
- “hard to travel with”
- “cap peels off”
Potential skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused breakouts”
- “stung my face”
- “redness flared up”
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Questions and answers
What makes fresh Kombucha Facial Treatment Essence a great fit for skin with dark spots?
This essence is a great fit for your skin because it provides deep hydration with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate while helping with dark spots through fermented black tea and flower extracts. It has an excellent safety profile with soothing ingredients that are unlikely to cause irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Scientific Reports, 2021
Which ingredients make this essence a good fit for skin with dark spots?
Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Ferment and Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract give this essence its moderate benefits for dark spots. These ingredients work alongside hydrating components like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to help improve your skin while keeping it soft and smooth.
What does Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Ferment do for skin with dark spots?
Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Ferment is unlikely to fade dark spots, as it mainly helps soften dry skin and smooth rough patches. Skin with dark spots needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C and niacinamide to help even out your skin tone.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for skin with dark spots?
Hyaluronic acid is unlikely to directly fade dark spots, but it helps keep dry and uneven skin plump and deeply hydrated. To effectively target dark spots, this type of skin needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide alongside your hydrator.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This treatment goes in your evening routine, after cleansing and before moisturizing. It is safe for daily use and helps keep your skin soft and moisturized while working on dark spots.
Can I use this essence with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this essence alongside retinol by applying the essence first to keep your skin hydrated and calm. It is unlikely to cause irritation due to the soothing ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate.
How often should I use it?
This treatment is great for your skin with dark spots and fits best in your evening routine, but some treatments can also be used in the morning or twice a day. It provides excellent hydration and helps with uneven tone while being very safe and unlikely to cause irritation.
Can this essence clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This essence is unlikely to clog pores, cause breakouts, or lead to purging, as it has an excellent safety profile with no harsh ingredients. It helps keep your skin calm and hydrated with gentle components like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, linalool, citronellol, and geraniol).
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, 2017Kombucha Yerba Mate ferments after 14 and 21 days of fermentation showed about a 40% inhibition of lipoxygenase, collagenase, and elastase enzymes, long-lasting skin hydration, and increased cell viability on keratinocyte and fibroblast cell lines compared to unfermented extracts.
Scientific Reports, 2021Hyaluronic acid extracts are safe and efficacious products for skin repair when used in tissue regeneration alone or in combination with herbal or Western medicine.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Fermentation of grape stems extract using a Scoby consortium for 10 and 20 days increases phenolic content and antioxidant activity, and when added to model cosmetic creams, improves skin hydration and reduces transepidermal water loss.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2023Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Verminoside from Kigelia africana inhibited iNOS expression and NO release in LPS-induced J774.A1 macrophages without affecting cell viability or causing cutaneous irritation in cell cultures and reconstituted human epidermis models.
Journal of Natural Products, 2005A methanolic extract of Kigelia africana accelerated wound healing in human normal epidermal keratinocyte and foreskin fibroblast cells compared with untreated cells, achieving complete healing in 48 and 72 hours versus 72 and 96 hours respectively.
Journal of Wound Care, 2023An emulgel containing 20% green tea extract and 5% rose oil provided good hydrating properties and effectiveness on the skin barrier function in ten female subjects.
Acta Pharmaceutica, 2013Topical application of Taif rose oil nanoemulsion ameliorated UVB-induced oxidative damage and skin photoaging in rats by modulating antioxidant enzymes, inflammatory markers, MMP-9, and MAPK signaling pathways.
ACS Omega, 2023Treatment with polyphenol-enriched fractions RF20-(SP-207) and F(IV) significantly decreased the expression and cellular protein secretion of pro-inflammatory biomarkers IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, RANTES, and MCP-1 in HaCaT keratinocytes under both stimulated and non-stimulated conditions.
Fitoterapia, 2016
Ingredients
Water, Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Ferment, Glycerin, Polyglycerin-3, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Oil Flower, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Inositol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Parfum, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Adenosine, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Bht, Disodium Edta, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Biotin, Phenoxyethanol
Behind this fit score
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