By Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash for skin with dark spots
Camellia Sinensis Powder
Papain Enzymes
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
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- ExcellentSafety
A great choice for skin with dark spots; a few products 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
- Offers moderate exfoliation and brightening for your pigmentation concerns due to the presence of Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Papain, which provide mild depigmenting and enzymatic exfoliation suitable for your normal skin.
- The cleansing action is excellent, with papain and Carica Papaya Fruit Extract effectively removing impurities and dead skin cells.
- The formula is safe for your normal skin, as it contains soothing ingredients like Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder and Glycerin, and lacks any harsh or prohibited substances.
How to apply
- Use your enzyme powder cleanser in the PM routine once a week to start. Gradually increase frequency if your skin feels fine.
- Place this step right after your regular cleanser and before your toner. Skip your usual serum on the nights you use this.
- Mix the powder with a little water in your hands to create a soft foam, then gently massage onto your face. Avoid scrubbing too hard.
- Apply the foam to slightly damp skin for the best exfoliating effect. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water afterwards.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Do not use strong acids or retinoids on the same night.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this powder cleanser is highly recommended for combination, oily, and sensitive skin types, effectively providing gentle exfoliation and a non-stripping cleanse that leaves skin feeling soft and looking brighter. While most users appreciate the natural green tea scent and see improvements in pore appearance, a moderate number find the scent off-putting or experience dryness, and some note issues with packaging and the price-to-quantity ratio.
Highlights
Gentle exfoliation Mostly Mentioned
- “Leaves skin baby bottom soft”
- “smooths texture immediately”
- “gentle enough for daily use”
- “removed dead skin flakes”
Non-stripping cleanse Often Mentioned
- “No squeaky clean feeling”
- “skin feels moist after washing”
- “doesn't strip my barrier”
- “gentle low pH formula”
Pleasant matcha scent Sometimes Noted
- “Smells like a green tea latte”
- “relaxing earthy scent”
- “love the authentic matcha smell”
- “refreshing herbal fragrance”
Pore & blackhead care Sometimes Noted
- “Helps with sebaceous filaments”
- “pores look cleaner”
- “controls oil production”
- “reduced blackheads over time”
Packaging issues Sometimes Noted
- “Hard to dispense right amount”
- “powder clumps in humidity”
- “cap breaks easily”
- “pours out too fast”
Price to quantity Sometimes Noted
- “Bottle is half empty”
- “expensive for the amount”
- “finished it too quickly”
- “wish it was bigger”
Unpleasant smell Sometimes Noted
- “Smells like fish food”
- “weird metallic scent”
- “can't get past the smell”
- “scent is too earthy/grassy”
Drying for dry skin Rarely Noted
- “Too drying for daily use”
- “left my face feeling tight”
- “clings to dry patches”
- “stripped my dry skin”
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Questions and answers
What makes By Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash a great fit for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser is a great fit because it offers gentle brightening and removes dead skin cells using papain enzymes and sodium ascorbyl phosphate. It also includes soothing green tea leaf powder and glycerin to keep your skin calm while cleansing.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser is a great fit for dark spots because it contains papain and sodium ascorbyl phosphate, which help gently exfoliate dead skin cells and brighten your complexion. It also includes green tea leaf powder and glycerin to help soothe your skin.
Experimental Dermatology, 2012International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023
What does Green Tea Powder do for skin with dark spots?
Green Tea Powder helps fade dark spots and brightens your skin tone while protecting against sun-related damage. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation and may improve skin elasticity and smoothness over time.
What does Papain do for skin with dark spots?
Papain helps gently remove dead cells from the top layer of the skin, which may gradually make dark spots less noticeable over time. Because this ingredient acts as an exfoliant, a product with papain needs soothing ingredients and gentle moisturizers to keep dry skin calm and smooth.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This cleanser goes into your morning routine and your evening routine to help wash away impurities and dead skin cells. You can also use it once a week as part of your weekly routine, and carefully use it more often if your skin handles it well.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this enzyme powder cleanser alongside retinol, but avoid using them in the exact same routine step to prevent irritation. Use the cleanser on your weekly routine day, and save your retinol for your evening treatment steps.
How often should I use this cleanser?
Start by using this enzyme powder once a week to help fade dark spots without irritation. If your skin feels comfortable and handles it well, you may carefully use it more often.
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 thoroughly sweeps away dead skin cells and impurities. It may help smooth your skin and fade dark spots over time without harsh effects.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
The tetrapeptide PKEK exerts skin whitening effects by reducing UVB-stimulated mRNA expression of pigmentation-inducing mediators like POMC and tyrosinase, and significantly fades facial pigment spots when combined with sodium ascorbyl phosphate.
Experimental Dermatology, 2012Incorporating 1, 2, and 5 percent papain into starch- and carboxymethyl cellulose-based films preserved proteolytic and skin exfoliation activity while improving mechanical properties and water solubility compared to control films, with immobilized enzyme maintaining stability for up to 90 days.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023Topical application of (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to human skin before UV irradiation decreases UV-induced production of hydrogen peroxide by 68-90% and nitric oxide by 30-100%, inhibits leukocyte infiltration and lipid peroxidation by 41-84%, and restores glutathione levels and glutathione peroxidase activity compared to UV exposure alone.
Carcinogenesis, 2001Application of green tea extracts on normal human skin resulted in dose-dependent inhibition of UV-evoked erythema, reduced sunburn cells, protected Langerhans cells, and decreased UV-induced DNA damage compared to untreated UV-exposed skin.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2001A 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, 2017Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Topical papain treatment may slightly decrease pain within 30 minutes in humans stung by Chrysaora chinensis compared to placebo.
Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 2016A fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres, and papain glycospheres in aqueous gel applied once daily for 12 weeks achieved a 41% mean reduction in GAGS score and a 40.8% mean reduction in total lesions, with 15.3% of patients experiencing mild to moderate local side effects, in 94 evaluable patients with comedonal-papular, mild to moderate acne of the face.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015Reflux extraction of Carica papaya leaves yielded higher antioxidant capacity and superior in vitro wound-healing activities including fibroblast proliferation, cell migration, and collagen synthesis in human skin fibroblasts compared to ultrasonic-assisted extraction and agitation.
Molecules, 2020Oral sodium bicarbonate improved Yo-Yo IR2 distance by 21% and repeated sprint completion time by 1.9%, while topical sodium bicarbonate improved repeated sprint time by 2.0% without affecting Yo-Yo IR2 distance, in recreationally trained male athletes compared to placebo.
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2023Sodium cocoyl isethionate micelles are too large to penetrate stratum corneum aqueous pores, resulting in significant steric hindrance that prevents skin barrier perturbation and explains its skin mildness.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007
Ingredients
Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Zea Mays Starch, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Lysine Hcl, Proline, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Methionine, Theanine, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Sorbitol, Papain, Betaine, Cellulose Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coconut Acid, Water, Sodium Isethionate, Zinc Oxide, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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