Other Organic Chemicals
Mandelic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that comes from bitter almonds, but is milder than some other AHAs such as glycolic acid and lactic acid.
Mandelic acid is an antiaging ingredient in the skin care world. It works to speed up cell turnover by dissolving the tiny bonds that hold skin cells together, helping to remove surface dead skin that can lead to dull skin, as well as fine lines.