{"product_id":"mandelic-acid-exfoliant-aha-exfoliant-aha-gentle-for-blemish-prone-ski","title":"Mandelic Acid · Gentle AHA Exfoliant","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;max-width:700px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;margin:0 0 4px;color:#111;\"\u003eMandelic Acid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eGentle AHA Exfoliant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eMild alpha-hydroxy acid for exfoliating formulas that improve texture and radiance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;color:#1565C0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;border-bottom:2px solid #1565C0;padding:8px 0 6px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eTECHNICAL DATA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;padding:7px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#333;\"\u003eINCI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e  Mandelic Acid\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;padding:7px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#333;\"\u003eNo. CAS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e  90-64-2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;color:#1565C0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;border-bottom:2px solid #1565C0;padding:8px 0 6px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eFUNCTION\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eMandelic Acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eGentle chemical exfoliant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eBrightening treatments (the look of dark spots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eand uneven tone)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eHelps keep blemish-prone skin looking clear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eRefines texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eSkin radiance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;color:#1565C0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;border-bottom:2px solid #1565C0;padding:8px 0 6px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eAPPLICATIONS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eSerums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eRenewing creams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eToners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eCleansers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e• Brightening or anti-aging serums • Renewing creams and lotions • Exfoliating gels or toners • Facial cleansers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;color:#1565C0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;border-bottom:2px solid #1565C0;padding:8px 0 6px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eMandelic Acid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eMandelic acid is an aromatic alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from bitter almonds. It is mainly used in the cosmetic industry as an exfoliating and brightening agent and in products for blemish-prone skin. It has a larger molecular size than glycolic acid, allowing slower, gentler penetration into the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 16px;font-size:12px;color:#4b5563;line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;color:#1565C0;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePractical formulation guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#333;\"\u003eUsage level:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRecommended usage level:\u003c\/strong\u003e • Creams and lotions: 2–10 % • Chemical peels: 20–50 % (professional use) • Facial serums: 5–10 %\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#333;\"\u003eHow to use and incorporate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dissolve in the water phase (salicylic acid requires a solvent such as butylene glycol, propylene glycol, alcohol or warm glycerin) and adjust the final pH with a base (triethanolamine, sodium hydroxide or arginine), measuring with a pH meter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#333;\"\u003eFormulation tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 6px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal pH determines the performance and tolerance of the product; always measure with a calibrated pH meter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn leave-on products with alpha-hydroxy acids, include a sunscreen use recommendation on the label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore scaling up, make a pilot batch and run a stability test (cycles at 4 \/ 25 \/ 45 °C\/39 \/ 77 \/ 113 °F for 4 weeks, checking odor, color, pH, viscosity and separation) in the final packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#333;\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIncompatibilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 6px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eStrong oxidizing agents. • Strong bases. • Strong reducing agents. • Excessive heat and direct light. • Moisture → as a powder it may cake or lose stability if it absorbs water.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f4ff;border-left:3px solid #1565C0;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:12px 16px;font-size:12px;color:#555;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1565C0;\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shelf life: 24 months under proper conditions. • Keep in its original container, tightly closed, to prevent moisture absorption. • Store in a dry, cool, ventilated place, protected from direct sunlight. • Keep in areas free of excessive dust so as not to affect product purity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f7f7;border-left:3px solid #999;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:12px 16px;font-size:12px;color:#555;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#444;\"\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e • For use only in cosmetic or industrial formulations. • Do not use directly on the skin without proper formulation. • May cause eye and skin irritation at high concentrations. Handling Use personal protective equipment (PPE): lab coat, gloves, face mask, safety glasses.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f7f7;border-left:3px solid #999;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:12px 16px;font-size:12px;color:#555;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#444;\"\u003eTechnical information for formulators:\u003c\/strong\u003e This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #eee;padding-top:12px;font-size:12px;color:#999;\"\u003e✉️ sales@gardenianaturals.ca  ·  COA and Safety Data Sheet available with purchase  ·  🚚 Ships across Canada and the USA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GNL Innovation Labs","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":51038926012663,"sku":"GNL-MANDEL-100","price":36.94,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":51038926045431,"sku":"GNL-MANDEL-250","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":51038926078199,"sku":"GNL-MANDEL-500","price":141.53,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":51038926110967,"sku":"GNL-MANDEL-1K","price":246.12,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/8544\/8183\/files\/Gardenia-Bolsa_2723a1ee-d34e-4058-9ccc-d21b4c1713d3.png?v=1794503316","url":"https:\/\/www.gardenianaturals.com\/products\/mandelic-acid-exfoliant-aha-exfoliant-aha-gentle-for-blemish-prone-ski","provider":"GARDENIA NATURALS LABORATORIES CANADA INC. 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