You might not know it, but fruit acids are actually in a wide variety of skincare, from cleansers to serums, moisturisers and masks. They are derived from a range of different fruits like oranges (citric acid), apples (malic acid), sugar cane (glycolic acid) and bitter almonds (mandelic acid).
Fruit acids have a number of uses like exfoliating skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles, softening the complexion and even lightening the appearance of pigmentation. And while with any acids, there is a risk irritation, fruit acids tend to be well tolerated by most skin types, even sensitive ones. Here, we pick out some of the fruit acid-infused skincare we love.
This has Viniferine, a patented Caudalie active ingredient, which is said to be 62 times more effective than Vitamin C in combating dark spots, to brighten and even out skin tone. Papaya enzymes are a gentle biological exfoliant that brightens and improves skin quality, while fruit acids work on the epidermis to remove any dead cells on the surface of the skin to give you a smoother, softer complexion.
- This mask consists of two components, a gentle peel with fruit acids (lemon, orange, maple and blueberry) and a mechanical scrub with crushed apricot kernel micro-grains, to energise and brighten skin in just three minutes. It had a refreshing, citrus-coloured water-rich gel texture that immediately revives the complexion.
Infused with lemon peel extract, which contains ascorbic acidic, this antioxidant-rich cream helps to detoxify and hydrate skin, leaving it with a gorgeous glow.
This 3-in-1 lip specialist acts as a balm, a gentle peel and a daylong natural colour boost. It has shea butter to instantly nourish and sooth, Annato fruit extract helps to enhance your lip colour, and salicylic acid derivative to gently exfoliate.
This exfoliating toner has fruit acids to refine and brighten, as well as aloe vera and ginseng, to soothe sensitive skin.
This spa-inspired mask has fruit acids, a botanical complex and cabernet grapeseed extract to minimise the appearance of pores and fine lines, even our skin tone, brighten and protect skin from damaging environmental effects.
this has lemon and orange fruit acids to help tone, condition, and refine with naturally occurring AHAs that gently remove dry skin through non-mechanical exfoliation, leaving skin soft and radiant.
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