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Paula'S Choice 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Exfoliant for Discoloration, Bumpy Texture & Radiance, for Sensitive Skin

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    A active priced at $15-20 is considered budget-friendly. Generally, actives cost between $24 and $68, and have an average price of $52.

    Overview of the highest quality evidence for the active ingredients in this product

    Kontochristopoulos G, Platsidaki E. Chemical peels in active acne and acne scars. Clin Dermatol. 2017 Mar-Apr;35(2):179-182. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2016.10.011. Epub 2016 Oct 27. PMID: 28274356.

    Zeeshan M, Arfeen N, Sonthalia S, Singh A, Roy PK. Treatment of acanthosis nigricans with sequential salicylic acid-mandelic acid combination peel and maintenance with glycolic acid-urea combination cream: A retrospective pilot study. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Sep;21(9):3905-3909. doi: 10.1111/jocd.14731. Epub 2021 Dec 31. PMID: 34971480.

    Sarkar R, Ghunawat S, Garg VK. Comparative Study of 35% Glycolic Acid, 20% Salicylic-10% Mandelic Acid, and Phytic Acid Combination Peels in the Treatment of Active Acne and Postacne Pigmentation. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2019 Jul-Sep;12(3):158-163. doi: 10.4103/JCAS.JCAS_135_18. PMID: 31619887; PMCID: PMC6785964.

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