You might have heard already that in low concentrations certain acids are very beneficial for your skin; there’s salicylic acid for acne, glycolic acid for fine lines, hyaluronic acid for moisture, ascorbic acid for uneven skin tone, and more… Introducing Mandelic Acid, which is rapidly gaining popularity in beauty community for its versatility.
Mandelic Acid is a type of AHA that gently targets uneven skin tone and acne. It’s most suited for people who developed skin sensitivities after using products with harsh benzoyl peroxide, and for anyone looking to kill two birds with one stone – treat both discolorations and problem skin [both of which I have in bulk]. Vivant Skincare Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser combines properties of a cleanser, gentle scrub, and acne treatment, and works to effectively improve the overall look and health of your skin.
Vivant Skin Care Mandelic 3-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser contains Mandelic Acid derived from almonds, green tea extract, grape seed, kiwi fruit and honey extracts, and can be used as a face or body treatment. Since it’s a concentrated product, a little goes a long way: I received a travel-sized sample, and it lasted me three weeks using it every other day on my face, and also daily in the shower on my upper back where most of my bodily flareups happen. I have to say, it did improve the look of my skin quite a bit, and in conjunction with other products I recently introduced to my routine, I was able to get my skin under control for now.
In non-controlled three year long clinical trial, Mandelic Acid was proven to be more effective than both glycolic acid and tritinoin – both very popular ingredients in skin care, considered by many to be skin-changing. After trying Vivant Skin Care Mandelic 3-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser I think I can see why it got such high scores – my skin started showing signs of improvement much quicker than when using other products in my stash. I’m not going to completely discredit glycolic acid, because it’s a wonderful ingredient and definitely works well to address multiple skin issues, but if you are looking for fast results, products with Mandelic Acid are the way to go.
I don’t have many fine lines and wrinkles, so I can’t tell you how well this cleanser worked for them, but it’s a champ when it comes to dealing with breakouts and discolorations [including post-acne marks]. I highly recommend implementing Mandelic Acid in your routine, if you are looking for fast and effective solution to address acne, discolorations, and potentially fine lines; and Vivant Skincare Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser is a good product to start with [I started my anti-aging routine back in my 20s by introducing an anti-aging cleanser!].
PRICE & AVAILABILITY
$33 USD for 8oz. Available at Vivant Skin Care, Birchbox, Dermstore, Amazon.
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Ingredients:
Water, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Mandelic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Camelia Sinensis (Japanese Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract, Honey Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Fragrance, Red 36.
