Malic Acid

Introduction

What is malic acid?

Malic acid is an organic acid found in many fruits, including apples (R) and grape berries (R). It is used in cosmetics as a pH adjuster and fragrance ingredient (R).

Does malic acid get absorbed?

When a shampoo containing <1% malic acid was applied to human epidermal membranes for 1 minute before rinsing, only a negligible amount of the malic acid penetrated the epidermis, with >99% removed by rinsing (R).

Mechanisms
Outcome Grade Effect Studies
Skin Cell Renewal
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