Mixed Fruit Acid Complex
INCI: Glycolic Acid
Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: AHA Blend, Fruit Acid Complex, Multi-Fruit Acids, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid
Multi-AHA blend for comprehensive exfoliation
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What Is Mixed Fruit Acid Complex?
Mixed fruit acid complex combines multiple alpha-hydroxy acids derived from various natural sources: glycolic acid from sugarcane, lactic acid from milk, citric acid from citrus, malic acid from apples, and tartaric acid from grapes.
Each acid has a different molecular size and skin affinity, allowing the blend to work at multiple levels of the stratum corneum. This provides more comprehensive exfoliation than any single acid alone.
The combination also allows for effective exfoliation at lower individual concentrations, potentially reducing irritation while maintaining efficacy.
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Mixed Fruit Acid Complex is a variant of Glycolic Acid, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.
The smallest AHA, and the most researched
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