Kojic acid works on the enzyme that makes pigment, so it is a tone product rather than a scrub that happens to brighten. Putting it in a polish means the surface is cleared at the same moment the brightener goes on, which is a sensible piece of formulating.
01 · Suitability
Is this the right product for you?
02 · Formulation
Key actives
| Active | What it does | Why we use it |
|---|---|---|
| Kojic acidKojic Dipalmitate | A botanical brightener that helps visibly reduce the appearance of uneven tone and dark marks. | The dipalmitate form is more stable in a cream than kojic acid on its own. |
| Jojoba beadsJojoba Esters, Cellulose Acetate | Rounded beads that lift surface debris so the brightening actives reach the skin. | Clearing the surface first is what makes the rest of it worth applying. |
| Botanical brightenersDiacetyl Boldine, Rumex Occidentalis Extract, Niacinamide | A group of tone-targeting actives working alongside the kojic acid. | Pigment responds better to several mechanisms at once than to one pushed hard. |
03 · What to expect
Results take time
Guidance based on consistent use paired with daily SPF. Individual results vary. Not a substitute for a clinical assessment.
04 · In a routine
Where it sits
Cleanse
Your usual cleanser
Brightening Polish
2 to 3 times a week, then rinse
Treat
Brightening serum on damp skin
Moisturise + SPF
SPF is not optional with pigment work
Treatment compatibility
Guidance only. Your practitioner's advice for your specific treatment always takes precedence.
05 · Questions
Common questions
Both polish the surface. This one is built around pigment, with kojic acid and other tone-targeting actives. The pumpkin scrub is built around texture and dullness. If your concern is marks and uneven tone, this is the one.
Longer than most people expect. Texture improves within a fortnight, tone takes eight to twelve weeks of consistent use, and only if SPF is worn every day alongside.
No artificial fragrance. It does contain mint, lavender and lime oils as naturally occurring aromatics, so patch-test if botanicals are a problem for you.
Avoid scrubbing over broken or inflamed skin. Work around them, and come back to full-face use once things have calmed.




