Mandelic acid is one of the varieties of AHA acids. Let's look at what AHA acids (alpha hydroxy acids) are - these are fruit acids or keratolytics - substances that exfoliate dead skin cells.
Mandelic (phenoxy glycolic) acid is extracted from bitter almonds by hydrolysis, so the product is completely natural. Mandelic acid causes the strongest exfoliation of dead cells and perfectly fights external inflammation.
How does mandelic acid benefit skin?
Mandelic acid destroys the bonds between the scales of the epidermis, which stimulates the process of skin renewal, making it more elastic.
successfully fights blackheads by exfoliating the epithelium at the base of the sebaceous glands. Thanks to the ingress of mandelic acid into the pores, acne literally dissolves.
large molecules work on the surface without penetrating below the stratum corneum
Advantages of the mandelic peeling:
- the ability to carry out the procedure even in summer on sunny days without negative consequences in the form of age spots. Other peels cannot boast of this.
- no obvious irritation
- great for any skin phototype, as well as thin and delicate skin.
- almond peeling tightens pores, eliminates acne and improves skin quality.
- has a rejuvenating effect due to the stimulation of collagen fibers
- evens out the tone of the face
- just 2-3 sessions are enough to achieve the desired result
Mandelic acid is famous for being used even in summer, as it does not cause photosensitivity (increased sensitivity to UV rays) of the skin. It perfectly evens out the complexion, and reduces the sensitivity and reactivity of the skin, so it is often used before the holidays (they do peeling two weeks before flying to hot countries) in order to then get beautiful and even tan. The structure of mandelic acid is similar to the structure of antibiotics, it relieves inflammation (including folliculitis), has an antiseptic effect, moisturizes, tones, and rejuvenates the skin, and strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
