What Do Different Face Acids Do?
What You Need to Know About the 6 Main Skincare Acids
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Mandelic acid is derived from bitter almonds and, though not super popular, is heralded as an anti-ageing, skin-clearing superhero by those who are in-the-know.
In terms of anti-ageing, it prevents and reduces existing fine lines by speeding up cell turnover, boosting collagen production, lightening hyperpigmentation, and firming the skin. It also sloughs off dead cells, which further minimises the appearance of fine lines.
This sloughing action, paired with its ability to press the “chill out” button on sebum production — also makes it a wonderful ingredient for those with acne-prone skin. As mentioned before when discussing salicylic acid, it removes dead cells prevent and treats blocked pores.