Fair & white Exfoliating Bar Soap (Savon Gommant Exfoliating Soap) Review

Being someone with dark skin and a constant battle against facial blemishes, particularly those pesky spots of hyperpigmentation, I've practically run through an entire aisle of skincare products. If it's a cosmetic promising to fix facial flaws, you bet I've tried it.

Acne has been my unwelcome companion since my teenage years, and contrary to the well-meaning advice of adults assuring me I'd grow out of it, acne stuck around like an uninvited guest at a party. Dealing with adult acne is like having an unwanted spotlight shining on your face, especially if you care about how you look. Trust me, having a pimple steal the show on your forehead is not a great feeling, and I've been on a relentless quest to banish them.

When faced with acne, most folks don't rush to a dermatologist's office (if they can even afford it). Instead, they'll swap stories with friends or family about miraculous acne cures or embark on a solo mission down the skincare product aisle, scanning for anything promising to zap zits. And let's be real, in today's digital age, a quick consultation with Dr. Google is often the first step.

In my pursuit of clear skin, I've tried countless products, and today, I'm sharing my thoughts on the Fair & White Exfoliating Bar Soap, also known as the Savon Gommant Exfoliating Soap.

What's in the Box?

This soap comes neatly packaged in a white cardboard box stamped with the letters F&W. Inside, you'll find a 200g bar of light brown/beige skin-whitening soap.

Where Does It Come From?

Straight from the cosmetic capital of the world, Paris, France, this soap is a creation of Fair & White, a company catering to folks with melanin-rich skin.

The Story Behind the Name

Fair & White—sounds a bit questionable, doesn't it? And rightfully so. In the past, they've been criticized for using not-so-skin-friendly ingredients like mercury and hydroquinone. But it seems they've hopped on the woke train, reformulating their products to meet today's standards of skin safety, at least on the surface.

My Personal Experience

Let's rewind a bit to when I first gave this product a shot. It was a no-go for me. The soap was incredibly drying, and as anyone with acne-prone skin knows, dryness is the last thing you want. It may leave your face feeling squeaky clean, but that's just a disguise for stripping away your skin's natural oils, leaving it vulnerable to more acne-causing havoc.

Here's the kicker: This exfoliating soap made it onto the European Commission Safety Gate's radar for dangerous non-food products. Why? Because it contains mercury. Yep, you read that right. Mercury isn't something you want lingering in your skincare routine—it can wreak havoc on your kidneys, brain, and nervous system, not to mention its potential harm to reproduction and unborn children. No wonder its marketing got the boot due to non-compliance with cosmetic regulations.

Now, I can't vouch for what's happening outside Europe, but it's safe to say this soap isn't making it back onto my skincare shelf anytime soon.

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