malic acid
Malic acid can be found naturally in a variety of fruits and vegetables. One of the most abundant natural sources is apples and that’s why sometimes it’s called apple acid. It can also be found naturally in your own body cells, however, while you may find that your body makes quite a bit of it, it’s lost just as quickly when it’s broken down to produce energy.
Malic Acid is classified as an "alpha hydroxy acid". Alpha hyroxy acids are fruit acids with an ability to help exfoliate the skin and act as mild chemical face peels. Other AHA's include glycolic, citric and lactic acid. Unlike other AHAs it’s got a slightly larger molecular structure that results in a slower more even penetration and that also leads to less irritation. Malic acid can:
- Even skin tone, removes dead skin cells
- Helps improve elasticity
- Reduce the signs of age spots and freckles
- Tighten pores
- Reduce or erase the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Help to fade the signs of melasma
- Significantly reduce symptoms of rosacea
Products with this ingredient
spot lightening gel
Effective lightener with 5 fruit acids, licorice root, bearberry and grape seed extract to fight pigmentation spots.
triple threat cream
Intensive restoration cream with 5 fruit acids, salicylic acid, retinol and vitamin C.
triple threat peel
Peeling with 5 natural fruit acids, salicylic acid, retinol, vitamin C and green tea extract.
pomegranate toner
Pomegranate extract, 5 fruit acids, vitamin C and green tea make this a very effective toner with powerfull antioxidant properties.
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