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Malic Acid
Category: Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), Exfoliant
Brief description: Derived from apples, it's an AHA that promotes exfoliation and helps improve skin's overall appearance.
Benefits: Exfoliates, brightens skin, promotes cell turnover, improves skin texture and tone.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types.
Target audience: Those wanting a gentle exfoliation to improve skin texture and brightness.
Chemical composition: Dicarboxylic acid; has a chiral carbon atom.
Physical aspect: White crystalline powder.
Compatibility: Compatible with a variety of cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Typically used at concentrations of 1-2% in cosmetic formulations.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Can cause minor skin irritation and increased sun sensitivity.
Regulatory status: Generally recognized as safe by the FDA.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Naturally derived from fruits like apples.
Brief description: Derived from apples, it's an AHA that promotes exfoliation and helps improve skin's overall appearance.
Benefits: Exfoliates, brightens skin, promotes cell turnover, improves skin texture and tone.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types.
Target audience: Those wanting a gentle exfoliation to improve skin texture and brightness.
Chemical composition: Dicarboxylic acid; has a chiral carbon atom.
Physical aspect: White crystalline powder.
Compatibility: Compatible with a variety of cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Typically used at concentrations of 1-2% in cosmetic formulations.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Can cause minor skin irritation and increased sun sensitivity.
Regulatory status: Generally recognized as safe by the FDA.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Naturally derived from fruits like apples.
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