Introduction
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Mandelic acid, also known as DL-mandelic acid or α-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, is a white crystalline powder. It is a toxic substance that is harmful to the skin if in contact with it or if swallowed. However, after extraction, it has a strong antibacterial effect and can be taken orally directly to treat urinary tract infections. It is a key intermediate in the synthesis of many drugs. It is also rich in cosmetic raw materials and can be used in functional skin care products to protect the skin.
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Function
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- Promote metabolism: It can speed up the body's metabolism, inhibit the formation of subcutaneous melanin, and improve the symptoms of rough skin.
- Nutritional supplement: It contains high nutrients, which can supplement the nutrients needed by the human body and prevent the symptoms of trace element deficiency.
- Exfoliation: It has the function of cleaning the old stratum corneum, promoting the shedding of the old stratum corneum, and improving the symptoms of hair follicle blockage.
- Shrink pores and regulate oil secretion: It can regulate sebum secretion, reduce the accumulation of oil in the pores, clean the dirt and keratin in the pores, and gradually shrink the pores.
- Whitening skin: Mandelic acid can inhibit the activity of tyrosinase, reduce the synthesis of melanin, and promote the metabolism and excretion of the formed melanin, so as to achieve the effect of removing spots and whitening.
- Antioxidant and anti-aging: The amino acids and polypeptide components in mandelic acid have antioxidant activity, which can remove free radicals, reduce the damage of oxidative stress to the skin, delay the aging process of the skin, and keep the skin young.
- Enhance immunity: It can also promote the proliferation and differentiation of immune cells, improve immunity, prevent diseases and maintain good health.
- Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: It can effectively control the growth of bacteria on the skin and reduce the risk of acne and other skin problems.
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