Malic acid
Malic acid is a natural organic acid found in many fruits especially apples, and is widely applied in the manufacture of skincare and cosmetic products. It falls in the category of alpha hydroxy acid or AHA which is found to have exfoliating action.
BENIFITS :
Malic acid is good for mild skin shedding as it specifically targets the skin cells bond which in turn enables it to shed of dead skin with ease while giving you glowing skin. This exfoliation improves the skin’s feel and texture as well as leaves it with a better looking skin. Some of the other benefits reported by users after daily application of malic acid include an improvement on skin discoloration making the skin tone more even. Also, as a humectant, malic acid helps to attract moisture into the skin that makes the skin appear elastic.
SKIN TYPES :
Malic acid can be used on most skin types including sensitive skin because it is normally among the gentlest AHAs. But those with sensitive skin should start by using it slowly and maybe even try a patch test before applying it fully.