Why rotation beats stacking
✅ Less irritation = faster fading. Over-stimulating skin (daily acids + long contact) prolongs inflammation → more PIH.
✅ Different jobs:
⚫Enzymes (Papaya): gentle resurfacing → smoother texture.
⚫Kojic: pigment management (tyrosinase interference).
⚫Vitamin C: antioxidant, tone support, glow; friendly to daytime use.
Rotating lets each step work without overwhelming the barrier.
Ground rules (face vs. body)
Face (more delicate):
✅ Papaya: 30–45s, 2–3×/week
✅ Kojic: 20–30s, 0–2×/week only if skin is calm
✅ Vitamin C serum: thin layer on dry skin, most mornings (skip if stingy that day)
Body (knees, elbows, inner thighs, back):
✅ Papaya: 60–90s, 2–3×/week
✅ Kojic or Exfoliating Soap: 60–90s, 1–3×/week (never daily)
✅ Vitamin C (optional): on rest nights for tone support
Hands only on active days (no brushes/loofahs). Moisturize after every active.
Do-not-stack rules (same session)
✅ Don’t use Kojic + Exfoliating Soap back-to-back in one wash.
✅ Don’t layer multiple strong actives on freshly shaved or waxed skin (wait 24–48h).
✅ Skip Kojic on breakout days or when skin stings.
Layering order (when used the same day)
1. Cleanse (non-stripping)
2. Active (Papaya or Kojic; short contact) → Rinse
3. Vitamin C (if skin is calm; pat on dry skin)
4. Moisturizer (lock-in)
2 Rotations You Can Copy
A) Barrier-First Rotation (most users)
1. Mon — Enzyme: Papaya contact → rinse → moisturize (Vit C AM if calm)
2. Tue — Rest/Hydrate: Gentle cleanse → moisturize (+ Vit C AM)
3. Wed — Kojic (short): Kojic contact → rinse → moisturize
4. Thu — Rest/Hydrate: Gentle cleanse → moisturize (+ Vit C AM)
5. Fri — Enzyme: Papaya → rinse → moisturize
6. Sat — Optional Spot Focus: Short Kojic on stubborn patches only (skip if tight)
7. Sun — Repair: Moisturizer only; breathable fabrics (body), hat/shade (face)
B) Stubborn Marks Rotation (for resilient, calm skin)
1. Mon — Enzyme (Papaya)
2. Tue — Kojic (short contact)
3. Wed — Rest + Vitamin C
4. Thu — Enzyme (Papaya)
5. Fri — Exfoliating Soap (body-only)
6. Sat — Rest + Vitamin C
7. Sun — Repair (moisturizer only)
If any sting/tightness appears, drop back to the Barrier-First plan for 1–2 weeks.
Contact-time cheat sheet
✅ Face: 30–45s Papaya; 20–30s Kojic
✅ Body: 60–90s Papaya; 60–90s Kojic/Exfoliating Soap
✅ Very sensitive: halve contact times for 2 weeks
Special cases
✅ Bikini/underarms: cap contact to 30–45s; avoid actives 24–48h post hair removal.
✅ Knees/elbows: thicker skin tolerates 60–90s contact; moisturize nightly.
✅ Back/gym days: actives after you’ve rinsed shampoo/conditioner; change out of damp clothes immediately.
30-Day expectation map
✅ Days 7–14: smoother feel, edges of spots soften.
✅ Days 21–30: visible tone shift in photos; stubborn centers improve with continued rotation.
✅ 6–8 weeks: deeper marks even out with consistent cadence + low friction.
Troubleshooting & quick fixes
✅ Dry/tight: shorten contact by 15–30s; add a rest day; richer moisturizer.
✅ New bumps: pause Kojic/Exfoliating for 48–72h; resume with Papaya first.
✅ No change by Day 30: confirm you’re hitting 3–4 active sessions/week total (not daily), using correct contact times, and moisturizing after every active.
✅ Post-shave sting: switch that day to cleanse + moisturize only.
Build your irritation-free rotation
🏆 2-in-1 Papaya x Vitamin C Facial Cleanser — enzyme resurfacing (face/body):
https://joliesskincare.com/products/2-in-1-papaya-x-vitamin-c-facial-cleanser
🏆 Kojic Acid x Vitamin C Brightening Soap — pigment-targeting (short contact):
https://joliesskincare.com/products/kojic-acid-x-vitamin-c-brightening-soap-1
🏆 Exfoliating Soap — controlled turnover for body (2–4×/week):
https://joliesskincare.com/products/exfoliating-soap
🏆 Intense Unifying Vitamin C Serum — daily antioxidant + glow support:
https://joliesskincare.com/products/intense-unifying-vitamin-c-serum
🏆 LEK — Mini Full Body & Face Brightening / Acne Kit — streamlined system for tone + texture:
https://joliesskincare.com/products/limited-edition-kit
🏆Target Area Cream — daily spot brightener for knees/elbows/inner thighs:
https://joliesskincare.com/products/target-area-cream