Mandelic acid in skincare
An alpha-hydroxy acid used in exfoliating skincare.
What is mandelic acid?
An alpha-hydroxy acid used in exfoliating skincare. On the ingredient list, you can find the name Mandelic Acid. The dictionary uses both the common name and the INCI name, so you can compare the explanation with the packaging.
What does mandelic acid do for skin and the product?
Helps loosen cells in the outermost skin layer in suitable formulations.
Active ingredients are used for a specific skincare purpose. Amount, stability and combination with other ingredients determine what a product can do. An ingredient name alone does not substantiate a particular result.
Can still irritate. A product marketed as mild should be used as directed.
How to read the ingredient list
Look at the product's purpose and overall composition. Position on the list does not tell you the exact concentration used or how your skin will react. One substance can serve several purposes in the same product.
Questions about mandelic acid
What does mandelic acid do in skincare?
Helps loosen cells in the outermost skin layer in suitable formulations.
What should I know about mandelic acid?
Can still irritate. A product marketed as mild should be used as directed.
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About sources and ingredient names
The European Commission's CosIng database is a reference for cosmetic ingredient names and functions. An entry does not constitute approval of all uses or evidence of a particular product effect.
DermNet: functions of moisturising care · DermNet: cosmetic formulations