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Exfoliant

Tartaric Acid

Often labeled as: AHA

The pH-balancing AHA that boosts other acids.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 1 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An alpha-hydroxy acid naturally found in grapes. It is primarily used to stabilize the pH of other exfoliants to ensure they work at maximum efficacy.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Improves skin texture, assists other AHAs, and provides antioxidant benefits.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Rarely the star ingredient, but makes Glycolic and Lactic acids perform significantly better.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is just grape juice.

The Science

It is a highly purified, targeted acid that requires specific formulation to work.