Mandelic Acid and its magical properties over the years have become very popular at Garden of Wisdom. Mandelic Acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid. Mandelic Acid encourages cell turnover by gently loosening dead skin, which acts as a glue to keep the skin congested. Since the molecule size of Mandelic Acid is twice the size of other alpha-hydroxy acids, it is a lot gentler, don’t be fooled, as the effect on your skin will be dramatic after several applications. There are so many applications for Mandelic Acid. It exfoliates and helps to reduce pigmentation; for blemish-prone skin, Mandelic Acid regulates sebum production and has exceptional antibacterial properties. Always start with a sample size of our 5% strength of Mandelic Acid to gently introduce your skin to this fantastic ingredient keeping in mind that less is often better for sensitive, damaged skin. Also, keep in mind to use this product no more than 3 x per week.