It's thick enough to stay put where you want it to, making this an ideal option for targeting dark spots anywhere on the body as claimed.Īs for the 'gentle exfoliation' claims, the high amount of hydroxyethyl urea and gluconolactone (also known as polyhydroxy acid, PHA for short) show promise, but the formula's pH is a bit beyond the ideal range needed for effective exfoliation. Dark Spot Minimizing Body Cream does indeed provide intense hydration via its emollient cream texture. Let's start by addressing the moisturizing claim first. The formula shows potential, though we're not completely sold…
The premise behind Gold Bond's Dark Spot Minimizing Body Cream is a 'multi-action formula' that moisturizes, exfoliates, and delivers 'tone-evening ingredients' to help minimize the appearance of dark spots.