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Malic Acid is an AHA derived from unripe fruit. The word "Malic" comes from the word "Malum". In Latin, "Malum" means apple.
Malic Acid has both AHA and BHA properties, but is considered an AHA because its AHA properties are stronger. Like other AHAs, it removes the top layer of old and dead skin to reveal the newer layer underneath. It also helps with improving fine lines, wrinkles, skin tone, skin texture, and acne blemishes.
Due to its exfoliating properties, you should wear SPF when using Malic Acid.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
People also like: Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid
People also dislike: Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid
Malic Acid is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.9% of the products in our database containing it.
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Where it's used
Malic Acid is most often found as ingredient number 18 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Malic Acid the most:
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Products with Malic Acid
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 35136
- INCI Name: MALIC ACID
- EC #: Â 202-601-5
- All Functions: Buffering
