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Mandelic acid is widely recommended for darker skin tones because its larger molecule size allows it to penetrate skin more slowly and evenly, reducing the risk of irritation and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), a common concern in melanin-rich skin. It also has natural antibacterial properties that help prevent the breakouts that often lead to dark marks […]

Walk into any skincare aisle and you’ll see these four words thrown around like they mean the same thing. They don’t. And honestly, the confusion isn’t your fault. Brands love the vagueness because it lets them charge premium prices for products that might do a lot less than advertised. Let’s clear it up. For good.