An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) with a larger molecule than glycolic acid.
What it is
Mandelic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid derived from bitter almonds or made synthetically. Its larger molecule is often described as working more gradually than glycolic acid.
Where it is used
Found in exfoliating serums, toners and peels.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
How strongly a product exfoliates depends on its concentration and pH, which the INCI list does not reveal.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (102)
- Revolution Pro Miracle Surface Glow AHA + BHA Radiance Gel Cleanser · Revolution
- Seboregulujący tonik zwężający pory · Eveline Cosmetics
- Mikrozłuszczający peeling – pasta – maska 3 w 1 · Eveline Cosmetics
- Clean Shot Wygładzający tonik-peeling · Eveline Cosmetics
- Krem do twarzy wygładzający AHA/BHA+ · Eveline Cosmetics
- Peelingujący żel do mycia twarzy · Eveline Cosmetics
- Normalizująca pianka do mycia twarzy · Eveline Cosmetics
- Masque Nettoyant Éclat · Payot
- Wonder Me Shiny Bronzer · Pupa Milano
- Exfoliating Toner · BABOR
- Peeling kwasowy odblokowujący pory z 15% AHA, 2% BHA · BasicLab
- Peeling kwasowy zmniejszający niedoskonałości, Redukcja i Zwężenie · BasicLab