Mandelic acid is an α-hydroxy acid (AHA) obtained by hydrolysis of bitter almond extract. Its molecule is larger than the molecule of, for example, lactic acid or the popular glycolic acid. It works slower, mainly in the epidermis - it gradually penetrates into deeper layers, which makes it a safe cosmetic from the group of alpha hydroxy acids. At the same time, it is one of the most popular chemical peels used in cosmetology. Mandelic acid can be used for all skin types, it works best in the care of combination, impure, oily and acne skin. Like any cosmetic hydroxy acid, it has a brightening, smoothing and even skin tone effect.
Recommended for: mixed, oily and acne skin.
Action: soothes acne lesions, reduces acne scars, regulates sebum secretion, brightens discolorations, smoothes.
Properties: transparent, clear liquid, not soluble in oils. It has a gel consistency. In addition, it
provides convenient application as an acid peeling. Mandelic acid 10% by Nago has a pH between 3 and 3.5. So there is no need to use neutralizers.
How to use: apply a small amount of acid on the cleansed face for 15-20 minutes. Then wash off with plenty of lukewarm water. Use in the evening as a scrub.
Storage: at room temperatureAction : evens skin tone, inflammatory, lightens discolorations, reduces blemishes, smooths
Capacity : 30
Consistency : lotion
Elite Lines : no
Sex : woman
Skin type : mixed / oily skin
Specific care : no
Sun : no
Time of use : night
measurement unit : g