Malic Acid | 食品添加物合法業者資訊網

Despite its sinister-sounding name, the word malic acid comes from the Latin word “malum,” which means apple. Malic acid was first isolated from apple juice in 1785, and it’s what gives some foods and drinks a tart taste. If you’re a fan of slightly acidic wine, malic acid probably played a role.

It’s also a common ingredient in many hair and skin care products, including:

Malic acid is one of a family of fruit acids, called alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs)[1]. AHAs stimulate exfoliation by interfering with how your skin cells bond. As a result, dull skin is removed to make way for newer skin.

Skin care products containing malic acid can provide benefits that include:

Malic acid is also an important substance in the process your body uses to derive energy from the food you eat.

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