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How to Best Use Mandelic Acid for Skincare Benefits

December 10, 2020 · 1 Comment

SKINCARE GUIDE for Mandelic Acid. What it is and how to use it.

Mandelic Acid is an ingredient worthy of your attention. It gets the results of a robust acid but with little to no skin irritation.

Got acne? Meet Mandelic Acid

Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States. Retinol is often used as an acne remedy.

But peeling acids are also promising acne and acne scar treatments.

WHAT IS MANDELIC ACID?

It is a clean beauty “natural” acne fighter. It also fades discoloration from acne scars to age spots.

Mandelic acid is a natural ingredient that comes from bitter almonds

Mandelic acid is a natural ingredient extracted from bitter almonds

It is a very gentle AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid).
It penetrates the skin slowly, making it suitable for even sensitive skin.
While it is an “acid” it rarely causes skin irritation.
It is natural, clean, green, and skin-friendly.
it is useful in organic skin care product formulations.

HOW MANDELIC ACID WORKS: ACNE TO ANTI-AGING

Mandelic acid accelerates cell turnover by dissolving the tiny bonds that hold skin cells together. This microexfoliation accomplishes several skincare objectives.

ACNE

Is Mandelic Acid a good acne treatment?

Yes! Mandelic acid is useful in acne treatment.

It bacteria-trapping dead skin, which contributes to acne formation. Dead skin also dulls the complexion and makes fine lines look worse. Removing dead skin cells brightens the skin.
It is anti-bacterial
an anti-fungal
an anti-inflammatory
If you have adult acne, Mandelic acid is ideal to treat both acne and signs of skin aging. [1]

ANTI-AGING

What are the anti-aging benefits of Mandelic Acid?

It has acid several anti-aging skincare benefits. Mandelic acid is:

helpful for smoothing mesh-like pattern wrinkles
promotes collagen production. More collagen increases skin’s elasticity and youthful appearance. Collagen counteracts sun damage by smoothing and refining the skin surface. Sun damage is the largest cause of visible signs of aging.
reduces hyperpigmentation. It lightens acne scars, sun damage, and age spots.
gentle enough to use it daily.

MANDELIC ACID VS GLYCOLIC ACID

Not sure which aHa is best for your skin? Here is a pros and cons list of benefits.

Which is better Mandelic or glycolic acid?

Similarities

Both acids:

are highly effective at causing rapid cell turnover.
reveal younger, smoother, brighter skin.
dissolve the “glue” holding dead skin cells.
remove dead skin cells without forceful scrubbing.
are ideal for skin unable to tolerate harsh exfoliants.

Differences

A difference between the acids is that Mandelic has a larger molecular structure than glycolic acid.

Smaller molecular structures like Glycolic acid penetrates the skin faster and deeper. [2]
The larger molecular structure of Mandelic gets the job done, just more slowly than glycolic acid does.

If your skin gets irritated by Glycolic acid, Mandelic is an ideal option. It is kinder to the skin.

There is little to no irritation and redness with regular use. [3]

MANDELIC ACID TIPS FOR BEST USE

Skin using any acid are more sensitive to light. Always wear sunscreen
To avoid irritation, choose products with 10% or less Mandelic Acid concentrations
Don’t mix with other actives including retinol or other aHas.

HYPERPIGMENTATION

What acid will work best for hyperpigmentation on my yellow-tone skin?

Some hyperpigmentation fading ingredients work best on pink undertone skin. Mandelic Acid works on the hyperpigmentation of all skin tone types.

How does it fix dark spots?

It inhibits melanin production in existing scars, age spots, and acne marks. [4] This reduces hyperpigmentation of all types on all skin tones.

Summary

Mandelic Acid earns our “Holy Grail Ingredient” rating because it can:

reduce sun damage, acne, and hyperpigmentation.
gently exfoliate and improve skin texture.
work on all skin tones and textures, including mature and sensitive skin.
It is also natural and suitable for organic product formulations.

It is a Style Chicks skincare superstar!

Mandelic Acid is a great addition to a natural ingredient, organic skin care plan.

a natural ingredient that comes from bitter Almonds

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Kessler E, Flanagan K, Chia C, Rogers C, Glaser DA. Comparison of alpha- and beta-hydroxy acid chemical peels in the treatment of mild to moderately severe facial acne vulgaris. Dermatol Surg 2008;34:45-50.

Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist

October 12, 2020 · 3 Comments

Uneven skin tone sneaks up on you. Discoloration from acne scars and photodamage are almost impossible to conceal. Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist does skin-quenching sprays one better by improving skin tone at the same time. It is packed with antioxidants and leaves skin supple. Plus the Hesperidin protects collagen and fights photo-damage. And it practically sprays the dark age spots off your face.

For the skin obsessed, discoloration is a particularly irritating problem. To fade them often requires some skin irritating actives that leave skin parched. Fortunately, Mad Hippie has a gentle, natural solution.

Why It Is Special

Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist is a delightful mist soothes what ails your skin while improving discoloration. It contains skin goodies like Pomegranate, Gingko Bilboa, Vitamin C, and Hesperidin.

Hesperidin is a skincare workhorse. We don’t know why more products don’t contain this non-irritating, skin-loving, discoloration fixing, a skin-quenching enhancer that really gets stuff done. But we sure are glad Mad Hippie packs it into this mist.

And check out some of the other skin-quenching ingredients:

The Ingredients

Sweet Orange is rich in collagen-protecting Hesperidin

Sweet Orange is high in Hesperidin

Hesperidin

Hesperidin is a plant flavonoid from citrus fruits like sweet orange and lemon. [1] It has been shown to help reduce the appearance of skin discoloration and it inhibits future overproduction of melanin. [2] It is collagen and fibroblast protective and reduces the appearance of sun damage [3]. This antioxidant anti-inflammatory soothes the skin. [4]

Sodium PCA

A natural humectant, Sodium PCA binds moisture to the skin dramatically improving skin hydration.

Milk Thistle

Milk thistle is about 80% silymarin.

Silymarin is an antioxidant and free radical scavenger. It protects skin and fights signs of aging due to sun damage. It is used by dermatologists for all kinds of inflammatory skin conditions including acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis. [5]

Milk thistle also contains fatty acids, including linoleic acid.

Gingko Biloba

Ginkgo Biloba

A natural ingredient from the maidenhair tree.

Ginkgo Biloba increases blood flow to the skin. Better blood flow means more nutrients are available for skin rejuvenation and collagen production.

Ginkgo Biloba contains high amounts of antioxidants to reduce skin redness and discoloration.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is applied topically for targeted skin-rejuvenation. It is an anti-aging, acne reducing, dark pigmentation fading powerhouse. Vitamin C is a building block for collagen, the support structure of the skin. Vitamin C also fades acne scars and improves sun-damaged skin texture.

Vitamin C reduces wrinkles & discoloration. It pairs marvelously with Hesperidin.

Resveratrol rich blueberries

Resveratrol

Resveratrol is a polyphenol that functions as an antioxidant. It is found in plant-based foods including blueberries, grapes, mulberries, raspberries and peanuts, and red wine. It is a skincare staple because it reverses aged (senescent) cells to a physically younger, active state. [6]

White Pine Bark

White Pine Bark improves skin hydration and elasticity while decreasing skin fatigue while reducing the appearance of skin discoloration.

Flowering Camellia Sinensis or Green Tea

Green Tea

Green Tea feeds and moisturizes the skin, calms irritation and is an excellent antioxidant. Topical Green Tea application reduce sun damage, decrease collagen breakdown and increase cell regeneration. Green tea contains polyphenols that may improve sun-damaged skin. [7]

High in Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), green tea is a major player in skin health and appearance. It protects against environmental damage and neutralizes free radicals that prematurely age skin. Research shows EGCG reactivates dying skin cells. This shows promise for repairing sun damage and scar healing. [8]

Sodium Hyaluronate

Sodium HA is a non-synthesized form of Hyaluronic Acid. It has Hyaluronic Acid benefits, is a humectant and offers stronger moisture retention properties than regular HA. It is found naturally and ample supply in young skin, but depletes with age. It moisturizes the skin while reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

Sodium Hyaluronate Acid has a lower molecular size compared to other Hyaluronic Acids. This is beneficial because it can absorb deeper into the skin.

Pomegranate Seed Extract

Pomegranate

Pomegranate Seed Extract is a safe, natural pomegranate based skincare ingredient.Those juicy, jewel-like seeds are arils. Arils are packed with antioxidants, minerals, vitamins A, C, K, and E plus folic and ellagic acids.

Pomegranates contain three times the antioxidants of wine or green tea. [9] Pomegranate Seed Extract increases skin barrier formation and improves skin hydration. Meanwhile, it delivers impressive collagen-building results.

Some of our favorite Mad Hippie brightening products

The Experience

This light mist leaves skin supple and dewy.

Glowing, soft skin isn’t just for face and neck use it on decolletage, shoulders and arms. Many of us have a sprinkling of discoloration on our chest and shoulders. This spray can effectively sack this diffuse discoloration and even out skin tone without irritation or skin peeling.

Hooray for Hesperidin!!!

Use on face, arms, neck, and chest.

Where to Buy It

Find Hydrating Nutrient Mist at Mad Hippie and Ulta

Hydrating Nutrient Mist

Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist

QUESTIONS?
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Zhu W, Gao J. The use of botanical extracts as topical skin-lightening agents for the improvement of skin pigmentation disorders. J Investig Dermatol Symp Proc. 2008;13(1):20-24.
Proteggente A, Basu-Modak S, Kuhnle G, et al. Hesperetin glucuronide, a photoprotective agent arising from flavonoid metabolism in human skin fibroblasts. Photochem Photobiol. 2003;78(3):256-261.
Parhiz H, Roohbakhsh A, Soltani F, Rezaee R, Iranshahi M. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the citrus flavonoids hesperidin and hesperetin: an updated review of their molecular mechanisms and experimental models. Phytother Res. 2015;29(3):323-331.
Mamalis A, Nguyen DH, Brody N, Jagdeo J. The active natural anti-oxidant properties of chamomile, milk thistle, and halophilic bacterial components in human skin in vitro. J Drugs Dermatol. 2013;12(7):780-784.
Salehi, Bahare et al. “Resveratrol: A Double-Edged Sword in Health Benefits.” Biomedicines vol. 6,3 91. 9 Sep. 2018, doi:10.3390/biomedicines6030091
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Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist was submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes. All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist Why Love the Benefits

October 12, 2020 · 3 Comments

Review: Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist

Uneven skin tone sneaks up on you. Discoloration from acne scars and photodamage are almost impossible to conceal. Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist does skin-quenching sprays one better by also improving skin tone.

It is packed with antioxidants. It leaves skin supple. Plus the Hesperidin protects collagen and fights photo-damage. And it practically sprays the dark age spots off your face.

Why Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist is Special

For the skin obsessed, discoloration is a particularly irritating problem.

To fade them often requires some skin irritating actives that leave skin parched.

Fortunately, Mad Hippie has a gentle, natural solution.

How Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist treats hyperpigmentation

Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist is a delightful mist soothes what ails your skin while improving discoloration.

It contains skin goodies like Pomegranate, Gingko Bilboa, Vitamin C, and Hesperidin.

Hesperidin is a skincare workhorse.

We don’t know why more products don’t contain this non-irritating, skin-loving, discoloration fixing, a skin-quenching enhancer that really gets stuff done.

And check out some of the other ingredients: