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If all the exfoliating acidsin skin-care productswere the cast ofEuphoria,mandelic acidwould be Lexie.
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(Maddie isglycolic acid, in case you were wondering.)
What is mandelic acid?
Mandelic acid is analpha hydroxy acid(AHA) derived from bitter almonds.
(Just be sure to do a patch test before committing to a full face of it.)
In other words, it doesn’t kill melanocytes and won’t exacerbate discoloration.
What are the benefits of using mandelic acid on skin?
It does the latter by boosting collagen production, too, Dr. Marmur says.
With all this in mind, mandelic acid is suitable for basically all skin types, even sensitive skin.
(Of course,patch testingis always advised.)
I like to think of mandelic acid as an electricity-freeDyson vacuumfor your skin.
Why, you ask?
What are the risks of using mandelic acid?
Avoid these issues by alternating the days you implement them into your nighttime skin-care routine.
It does just about everything for everyone.
you could even try mandelic acid in the form of deodorant thanks toMegababe’s The Cream Deo.
The creamsicle-tinted mask gets rid of congestion, hyperpigmentation, and flakiness just like your favorite aesthetician would.
Use it as the last step of your nighttime skin-care routine.
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