What does mandelic acid do?

Mandelic acid is relatively mild, so it can be added to skin care products. Especially in Taiwan and other regions, people are very enthusiastic about mandelic acid. So, what effects does mandelic acid have on the skin? Let me give you a detailed introduction below!

What does mandelic acid do?

Mandelic acid is a special type of fruit acid and is the only fat-soluble acid. It has a large molecular weight and is less irritating to the skin. It can effectively inhibit the production of melanin in the skin, so mandelic acid can not only remove closed comedones, acne, and control oil, which are also functions of other acids, but it can also shrink pores and whiten the skin.

Effects of Mandelic Acid on Skin

1. Exfoliation: Mandelic acid has the function of removing dead skin cells. So if the dead skin cells on your face are thick, the metabolism of the dead skin cells is slow, and the old dead skin cells cannot be peeled off in time, which will easily clog the pores and cause acne. In this case, you can use mandelic acid to clean the old dead skin cells on your skin to make the pores unobstructed.

2. Promote metabolism and shrink pores: The skin's metabolism is relatively slow. If it is unobstructed, the skin will become rough. Mandelic acid can promote skin metabolism. Large pores are due to excessive secretion of the sebaceous glands. If the secretion continues and the pores are blocked, acne will occur. Using mandelic acid can help unclog pores, remove excess oil, and achieve the effect of shrinking pores.

3. Smooth skin: Mandelic acid can metabolize old cuticles, eliminate closed comedones, and make the skin smoother. Mandelic acid can effectively inhibit the production of melanin in the skin. If the skin on your face contains more melanin, using mandelic acid can help reduce melanin formation, whiten the skin, and brighten your complexion.