Exfoliants
Mandelic acid
It contributes acidity and surface-renewal positioning while requiring a solvent and pH system that keeps the intended amount available and stable.
- INCI
- MANDELIC ACID
- CAS
- 90-64-2
- Also known as
- alpha-hydroxyphenylacetic acid · mandelic AHA
- Function
- Exfoliants
Ingredient answer
What is Mandelic acid?
Mandelic acid is an aromatic alpha-hydroxy acid used in exfoliating and appearance-focused skin-care formulas.
Formulation behavior
How it works inside a formula
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Where it appears
Common product contexts
- rinse-off treatments
- toners and serums
- targeted masks
Practical caution
What to keep in view
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