What is mandelic acid?
How should it be used on sensitive skin?
Ideal for sensitive skin, as well as for treating oily and impure skin, mandelic acid is much gentler than other skin acids. Extracted from almonds, from which it takes its name, mandelic acid has very few contraindications and numerous properties for the skin, leaving it brighter and firmer.
WHY IS MANDELIC ACID GOOD FOR THE SKIN? DOES IT HAVE ANY CONTRAINDICATIONS?
Mandelic acid is, as the name suggests, one of the skin acids used in skincare.
Its power is exfoliating, but mandelic acid is gentler on the skin, making it perfect if you want to try mild chemical exfoliation.
The contraindications for mandelic acid are minimal: people with reactive and very sensitive skin should reduce or discontinue its use because, although gentle, it is still an exfoliating acid.
Mandelic acid is extracted from almonds, hence its name: "mandel" means "almond" in German.
This active ingredient is used in the preparation of exfoliating creams that also have excellent results as brightening and anti-aging products.
Sensitive skin and mandelic acid go very well together: this ingredient, extracted from almonds and discovered by pure chance, is a very valuable active ingredient for anyone with very delicate skin who needs exfoliating products for brighter and firmer skin. Mandelic acid has practically no contraindications: like all skin acids, it may be too strong for some extremely reactive complexions.
WHAT MANDELIC ACID IS IN DETAIL
Yes, as its name suggests, this acid is obtained from almonds, called "mandel" in German.
Extracted from this dried fruit, mandelic acid has an unusual history as its discovery was accidental: it was isolated while heating a bitter almond extract diluted in hydrochloric acid.
But setting aside the more scientific details of this skin acid, you should know that mandelic acid is an important ally for sensitive skin, which is often reluctant to try exfoliating acids due to their "aggressiveness" on more delicate skin.
Like glycolic acid, mandelic acid can be classified as an AHA, an alpha-hydroxy acid. The main difference is that mandelic acid is gentler because its molecular structure is larger, so it is better tolerated by the skin and is absorbed more slowly.
WHAT IS MANDELIC ACID USED FOR AND WHAT ARE ITS PROPERTIES?
Mandelic acid is useful if we want to perform a gentle exfoliation of the facial skin: indeed, by penetrating the dermis in a less "aggressive" way, this acid derived from almonds is capable of performing a delicate peel without being too invasive.
Thanks to this characteristic, mandelic acid is used as a delicate exfoliant capable of brightening the skin, eliminating dark spots (whether caused by sunburn or not), and providing a more compact complexion.
Furthermore, by removing dead cells, it also stimulates collagen production, making it a valuable ally for those who want to end up with more toned skin. Fine lines and wrinkles are reduced.
In addition, mandelic acid also helps fight acne and skin blemishes by eliminating spots and improving the absorption of subsequent treatments.