Mandelic Acid

Ingredients Details & Usage Documents Mandelic Acid Gentle exfoliating AHA for improving skin texture, clarity, and uneven tone while supporting a more balanced, refined complexion. INCI: Mandelic Acid. Appearance: White crystalline powder Solubility: Water-soluble. Typical Use Level: 2–10%. Mandelic Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) known for its larger molecular size, which allows for slower penetration and a more controlled exfoliation process. It helps improve the appearance of uneven skin tone, dullness, and texture while being suitable for formulations designed for sensitive or blemish-prone skin. Gentle Exfoliation Texture Refining Brightening Clarifying Even Tone Water-Soluble What It Does Mandelic Acid is a surface-exfoliating AHA that helps improve skin clarity, smoothness, and overall tone. Due to its slower penetration profile, it provides a more controlled exfoliation compared to smaller-molecule AHAs, making it a strong choice for formulations targeting sensitive, acne-prone, or reactive skin types. Key Benefits Helps remove dead skin cells for smoother texture. Improves the appearance of uneven skin tone and dullness. Supports clearer-looking skin in blemish-prone formulations. Provides controlled exfoliation with reduced irritation potential. Suitable for sensitive and combination skin systems. Suggested Use Levels 2–5% in daily-use exfoliating toners and serums. 5–8% in clarifying and resurfacing treatments. 8–10% in stronger exfoliation systems. Ideal Applications Exfoliating toners and serums Acne and clarifying formulations Brightening and tone-correcting products Sensitive skin exfoliation systems Texture-refining treatments Formulation Notes Dissolve in the water phase with proper mixing. Effective in formulations with a pH range of approximately 3.5–4.5. Final pH adjustment is critical for performance. Works well alongside niacinamide (in balanced systems), soothing agents, and hydration actives. As with all exfoliating acids, final formulation, pH, and skin compatibility should be properly evaluated. Guessing is not a formulation strategy. Documents Certificate of Analysis (COA) Safety Data Sheet (SDS)