Mandelic Acid
Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) / Exfoliant
Irritation | As an exfoliating acid, mandelic acid can cause stinging, dryness, redness, or barrier irritation, particularly at higher concentrations or low pH. Photosensitivity | Exfoliating acids can increase vulnerability to UV-related irritation, making sun protection important during use.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Irritation | As an exfoliating acid, mandelic acid can cause stinging, dryness, redness, or barrier irritation, particularly at higher concentrations or low pH. Photosensitivity | Exfoliating acids can increase vulnerability to UV-related irritation, making sun protection important during use.
What it does
An aromatic alpha hydroxy acid used to exfoliate the skin, support clearer-looking pores, and improve uneven texture and tone.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
- 1 https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Mandelic-acid https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 2 Oh Daisey Approved Products.
