{"product_id":"davida-skin-glow-pads","title":"DaVida Skin Glow Pads | Brightening Even Tone Pads","description":"\u003c!-- =============================================================\n     DAVIDA — DAVIDA SKIN GLOW PADS\n     Custom product description (paste into Shopify source view)\n     ============================================================\n     INSTALL:\n     1. Shopify admin → Products → DaVida Skin Glow Pads\n     2. In the Description editor, click the \"\u003c\u003e\" (source code) icon\n     3. Delete any existing description content\n     4. Paste this entire file (everything between the comment blocks)\n     5. Save\n\n     SEO TARGETS (full keyword map in companion .md file):\n     Targeting dark spot \/ hyperpigmentation general keywords (12,100+ vol). 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}\n  .dvd-pd__section-heading { font-size: 1.2rem; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__eyebrow\"\u003eBrightening Pads · 60 ct\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"dvd-pd__hero-heading\"\u003eThe brightening pads that fade dark spots without hydroquinone.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"dvd-pd__hero-text\"\u003eDaVida Skin Glow Pads are botanical brightening pads designed to address dark spots, melasma, and uneven tone — without hydroquinone, without retinoids, and without the irritation traditional dark-spot correctors deliver. Each pad combines 2% kojic acid, arbutin, and bearberry with a layered antioxidant complex (silymarin, ascorbic acid, emblica, curcumoids, green tea polyphenols) and an advanced penetration system that lets the brighteners get where they need to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"dvd-pd__section-heading\"\u003eWhy people reach for it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__benefits\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-name\"\u003eTargets dark spots \u0026amp; melasma\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-desc\"\u003e2% kojic acid, arbutin, and bearberry — three clinically validated natural brighteners — work together to fade visible pigmentation over weeks of consistent use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-name\"\u003eHydroquinone-free, daily-safe\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-desc\"\u003eNo 12-week cap, no rebound. Use as a long-term maintenance step indefinitely. Pairs with retinol or acids in your routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-name\"\u003eAntioxidant defense built in\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-desc\"\u003eSilymarin, ascorbic acid, emblica, curcumoids, and green tea polyphenols layer in protection against future pigmentary damage while addressing existing spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-name\"\u003eQuick-penetrating, easy-to-layer\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dvd-pd__benefit-desc\"\u003eProprietary penetration system means pads absorb quickly and layer cleanly into your existing routine — no waiting, no pilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"dvd-pd__section-heading\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; color: #5c5246; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eAll skin types — designed to address:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__concerns\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__concern-pill\"\u003eDark spots \u0026amp; age spots\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__concern-pill\"\u003eMelasma\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__concern-pill\"\u003ePost-inflammatory hyperpigmentation\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__concern-pill\"\u003eSun damage\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__concern-pill\"\u003eUneven skin tone\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__concern-pill\"\u003eHormonal pigmentation\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__concern-pill\"\u003eHydroquinone alternative seekers\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__concern-pill\"\u003eLong-term pigment maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"dvd-pd__section-heading\"\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__ingredients\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient-name\"\u003e2% Kojic Acid\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient-desc\"\u003eA clinically validated natural brightener derived from fungi — inhibits tyrosinase (the enzyme that produces melanin) and addresses persistent dark spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient-name\"\u003eArbutin\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient-desc\"\u003eA botanical brightener that conditions skin and promotes an even tone — gentler than hydroquinone but works on the same pathway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient-name\"\u003eBearberry Extract\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient-desc\"\u003eContains arbutin in its natural plant form — adds another layer of melanin-inhibition support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient-name\"\u003eAntioxidant Complex (Silymarin, Ascorbic Acid, Emblica, Curcumoids, Green Tea Polyphenols)\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"dvd-pd__ingredient-desc\"\u003eA five-antioxidant blend that calms the skin, brightens areas of pigmentation, and guards against the free-radical damage that drives new dark spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"dvd-pd__section-heading\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__routine\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__routine-col\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__routine-col-heading\"\u003eDaily Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003col class=\"dvd-pd__routine-list\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCleanse and pat skin dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eWipe one pad over face, neck, and chest (avoid eye area)\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eAllow to absorb for 30 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eLayer your serums and moisturizer on top\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ol\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__routine-col\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__routine-col-heading\"\u003ePigment Protocol\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003col class=\"dvd-pd__routine-list\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eUse 1–2x daily, AM and\/or PM\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003ePair with Vitamin C in the morning + retinol at night\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDaily SPF is non-negotiable — no SPF, no results\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e12-week minimum to see meaningful change in melasma or PIH\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ol\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"dvd-pd__section-heading\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__faq\"\u003e\n      \u003cdetails class=\"dvd-pd__faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003eHow does it compare to hydroquinone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__faq-answer\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eHydroquinone is the most aggressive dark-spot ingredient available, but it's only safe for short-term use (most providers cap at 12 weeks) and can cause rebound pigmentation. Glow Pads use kojic acid, arbutin, and bearberry — gentler, slower, but safe to stay on indefinitely without rebound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n      \u003cdetails class=\"dvd-pd__faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003eHow long until I see results?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__faq-answer\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eSubtle brightness within 4–6 weeks. Real change in melasma, age spots, and PIH typically builds over 12+ weeks of consistent daily use. Pigment is one of the slowest concerns to treat — daily SPF is non-negotiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n      \u003cdetails class=\"dvd-pd__faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003eCan I use them with retinol?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__faq-answer\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eYes — apply the pad first, let absorb, then layer retinol on top. They work on different mechanisms (resurfacing vs. melanin inhibition) and complement each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n      \u003cdetails class=\"dvd-pd__faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003eWill the pads dry out my skin?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__faq-answer\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eSome adjustment is normal. The ingredients are buffered with antioxidants, but always follow with moisturizer. Reduce frequency if drying persists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n      \u003cdetails class=\"dvd-pd__faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003eHow does it compare to MelanoLyte Tx or A-Luminate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__faq-answer\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eDifferent botanical philosophies. Glow Pads use kojic + arbutin + bearberry; MelanoLyte uses malic + licorice; A-Luminate uses tranexamic acid + peptides. All are hydroquinone-free, all work over 12+ weeks, all safe long-term. We recommend whichever fits your routine and skin best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n      \u003cdetails class=\"dvd-pd__faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003eAre they pregnancy-safe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__faq-answer\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eKojic acid and arbutin are generally considered low-risk during pregnancy, but always confirm with your provider before continuing during pregnancy or nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n      \u003cdetails class=\"dvd-pd__faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003eDo you ship, or can I pick up locally?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__faq-answer\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eBoth. Free shipping over $100 within the US, or pick up at our San Antonio location (20327 Interstate 10 Ste 140) — usually ready within 24 hours of ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__closer\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__closer-eyebrow\"\u003eWhy our team loves it\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"dvd-pd__closer-text\"\u003e\"Glow Pads are what we recommend to clients who want a hydroquinone alternative they can stay on long-term. Each pad is dosed and ready — the convenience matters more than people expect, and consistency is what makes pigment results stick.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"dvd-pd__closer-attr\"\u003e— The DaVida Aesthetics Team\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- =============================================================\n     END DaVida Skin Glow Pads description\n     ============================================================= --\u003e","brand":"DaVida Skin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41984873660458,"sku":"150MB","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/4301\/1882\/files\/178_2cc06fbc-e565-411a-a152-44110801bd66.png?v=1777508689","url":"https:\/\/davidaskin.com\/products\/davida-skin-glow-pads","provider":"DaVida Skin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}