The Acne Journal
Product Spotlight - Mandelic Acid
Sep 20, 2022
If you have acne, it's likely you've used salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or retinol on your skin. But mandelic acid? You may have never even heard of this little-known, acne-fighting superstar. Mandelic acid works so well at fighting acne that it is easily one of the most important products in our acne practice.
What exactly is mandelic acid? Derived from the bitter almond, it's an exfoliating alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that increases cell turnover and smoothes skin...
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Author
Rebecca Meyers
Acne Specialist
Rebecca is a Certified Acne Specialist and founder of Elements Skin Care & Acne Clinic in Anchorage, Alaska and the Clear Skin Home Program. Since 2006, she has specialized in helping others regain their confidence through her acne coaching programs. In 2018, Rebecca was awarded Face Reality's Acne Specialist of the Year, and in 2019 was awarded Acne Specialist of the Year Runner-Up for her long-distance results.
