Exfoliating · Brightening · Oil control
Mandelic acid (AHA)
Gentle AHA for sensitive skin
A large-molecule AHA, hence the gentlest: exfoliates, smooths and evens without glycolic's reactivity.
What this active targets
Best for
Oily Combination Normal
Best climate
High UV, pollutionHumid heat, summer
How to use it
At night, 2–3 times a week; never the same night as retinol.
Cautions
- Don't stack on the same night with: retinoids, exfoliating acids (AHA/BHA).
- Potent active: introduce gradually, every other night, and patch-test first.
Is this active right for YOUR skin?
The diagnostic crosses your skin, your city and the season.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Mandelic acid (AHA) do?
- A large-molecule AHA, hence the gentlest: exfoliates, smooths and evens without glycolic's reactivity.
- What does Mandelic acid (AHA) help with?
- Mainly: Breakouts, Dark spots, Radiance. Best for oily, combination, normal skin.
- When and how to use Mandelic acid (AHA)?
- At night, 2–3 times a week; never the same night as retinol.
- Can I combine Mandelic acid (AHA) with other actives?
- Avoid stacking it on the same night with: retinoids, exfoliating acids (AHA/BHA). Introduce one active at a time.