What should you know about Naturium Mandelic Acid?

Mandelic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid used to loosen connections between surface skin cells. That can support a smoother feel and may help some congestion or uneven tone. It does not treat every cause of acne, scarring or pigmentation. Learn about the ingredient through [Mandelic Acid](/materials/mandelic-acid/); a professional [Chemical Peel](/treatments/aesthetic-procedures/chemical-peel/) uses a controlled formulation and is not the same as home skincare.

Use the product exactly as labelled on clean, dry skin and begin infrequently if you are new to acids. Keep it away from eyelids, lips, cuts and sunburn. Apply moisturiser afterwards and use sunscreen during the day. Avoid combining it in the same routine with several exfoliants, retinoids or irritating acne products until a clinician or the label supports that combination. Peeling is not proof that the product is working; reduce use when discomfort develops.

Seek urgent help for facial swelling, breathing difficulty, blistering, severe pain or eye exposure. Arrange assessment if redness, cracking, burning or darkening continues after stopping, or if painful acne, scarring or a rapidly changing mark needs more than cosmetic exfoliation.

Ask whether exfoliation fits your skin diagnosis, how to space it from prescription treatments, and whether a peel would add avoidable irritation. Mention eczema, rosacea, recent waxing, laser treatment and any reaction to acids.