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SKU: 50005
AHA Natural Fruit Extract
AHA
Exfoliant
Botanical
Water-soluble
£6.59 GBP
£2.20
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10ml
Concentrated natural AHA blend for radiance
Water-extracted, alcohol-free botanical blend for gentle formulation
Smooths and brightens skin texture and tone
For formulators and home crafters of skincare
AHA Natural Fruit Extract
£6.59 GBP
£2.20
/
10ml
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Everything You Need To Know
Product Benefits
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Natural source of Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs)
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Smoother and brighter-looking skin
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For creams, lotions, gels, and masks
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Water-extracted botanical blend
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Vegan and cruelty-free
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No alcohol is used in the extraction process
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Concentrated and easy to use in formulations
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For rinse-off and leave-on products
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Clear, pale liquid with minimal scent
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Gentle, skin-friendly pH (4–5)
Product Description
AHA Natural Fruit Extract is a concentrated blend of botanical extracts with naturally occurring Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs). This clear to pale liquid is made from blueberries, sugarcane, oranges, lemons, and sugar maple using a water extraction.
The blend gives formulators a plant-based source of AHAs to enhance smoothness and radiance in skincare products. Unlike synthetic alternatives, this extract is made without alcohol, preserving the actives and minimal scent for a pleasant formulation experience.
The extract is further refined through vacuum distillation to increase potency while reducing colour and scent. AHA Natural Fruit Extract is perfect for daily skincare formulations and intensive treatments to improve skin texture.
For creams, lotions, gels and face masks, this ingredient has gentle exfoliating properties that work with other nourishing ingredients.
Concentrated Botanical Power
Each extract contributes its alpha hydroxy acid, resulting in a combination of lactic, glycolic, citric, malic and tartaric acids for great cosmetic performance.
AHA Natural Fruit Extract contains the following concentrations of alpha hydroxy acids:
- Lactic Acid (28-32%) which is a highly effective moisturiser.
- Glycolic Acid (12-17%) which gives immediate skin softening.
- Citric Acid (2-6%) which stimulates collagen synthesis.
- Malic Acid (1% max) which boosts skin elasticity.
- Tartaric Acid (1% max) which also boosts skin elasticity.
Minimal Sediment, Maximum Quality
There may be some sedimentation if the bottle has been standing for a while. This is to be expected with a natural product and does not affect the quality. A gentle shake will restore its consistency. The product may also change if exposed to the cold. Again, this does no damage, just bring it gently to room temperature.
How to Use
Skin Care
- Regular use of AHA Natural Fruit Extract can improve moisturisation levels in the skin and give a softer, smoother, and brighter complexion. Use the higher percentage in weekly masks or the lower percentage in daily products such as cleansers and toners.
- The peeling effect of AHA Natural Fruit Extract allows active materials to penetrate the skin more effectively, making it a good choice in pre-conditioning facial treatments. Actives and skin nutrition, such as vegetable oils, will be absorbed better and will penetrate the fresher skin and not the dead skin cells.
- The combination of acids in AHA Natural Fruit Extract can freshen the skin and help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. A very desirable ingredient in products for dry skin, mature skin and anti-ageing water-based serums.
- Excellent to use in acne-prone skin products,
Hair Care
- Excellent to use in exfoliating shampoos and clarifying hair conditioners. It works well in hair masks to clear the buildup of other products on the scalp.
Usage Guidelines
- Use at 1-2% for daily products and between 5-10% for more intensive, specific treatments.
- Water-soluble, so cannot be used in oil only products.
- It is not heat stable, so should be used in Stage 3 (cool stage) when making creams and lotions. We recommend storing it in the fridge when it is not in use.
- The pH is between 4-5. Check your finished pH to ensure it is skin compatible.
It is usually best to combine AHA Natural Fruit Extract with other ingredients that are calming and soothing to the skin. However, if it is to be used in a rinse off product like a face mask, it may not be worthwhile to combine with other materials that are more beneficial when left on the skin.
Cautions/Contraindications
Remember that adding higher amounts of an acid material may make a cream or lotion runnier.
Do not use in combination with exfoliating scrubs in the same product, as that may be too aggressive for the skin.
INCI / Ingredients
INCI Name:
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Aqua, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract
Origin:
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From natural botanical sources through water-based extraction
Appearance:
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Clear to pale liquid with slight natural scent
Solubility:
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Water-soluble
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Add to the water phase or during cool-down stages
Storage & Shelf Life
Store in a cool, dark place, preferably in the refrigerator when not in use.
Expiration date is printed on the product packaging.
Cold exposure may cause cloudiness; simply let the product return to room temperature before use.
Why Buy from Aromantic?
At Aromantic, we provide high-quality, ethically sourced cosmetic ingredients. Our AHA Natural Fruit Extract is perfect for natural beauty formulations, consistent quality and great performance.
We ship worldwide so you can create amazing skincare products wherever you are based.
We don’t make unnecessary expert claims, instead we give you ingredients you can trust to enhance your formulations.
FAQ
Is AHA Natural Fruit Extract suitable for sensitive skin formulations?
Use it at lower concentrations for more sensitive formulations. Always patch test and adjust the pH of the final product for skin compatibility.
Can I use AHA Natural Fruit Extract in anhydrous (oil-only) products?
No, it’s water-soluble and needs a water phase or emulsion to incorporate properly.
How do I adjust the pH after adding AHA Natural Fruit Extract?
After adding to your formula, test the pH. If necessary, adjust with small amounts of sodium hydroxide or citric acid to maintain a skin-compatible pH between 4.5–5.5.
What if my AHA Natural Fruit Extract looks cloudy?
Cloudiness can occur when stored in cold conditions. This doesn’t affect performance; let it warm to room temperature and shake gently.
Can I use it in both rinse-off and leave-on products?
Yes! Lower concentrations are better for leave-on products, higher concentrations for rinse-off treatments like masks.
Click on the links below to be directed to a great recipe featuring AHA Natural Fruit Extract:
Exfoliating Cleanser
Daily Body Lotion
Here is a link to all non-batch-specific documents for this product: Link to Technical Documents
If you have any questions about the documents or need the Certificate of Analysis (COA) for a product that you have received, please request that here.
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"I use it as once a week exfoliating Toner at 5%!"
For me it’s a must
"For me it’s a must have for face and body exfoliatios. Leaves the skin beautifully clean and soft."
Absolutely love
"Very pleased Aromantics are stocking this. I can see a difference in my skin . Using it as a 2-3 times a weekly treatment at 10%."
Lovely product
"Used this in a homemade face cream, which feels lovely on the skin"
A lovely product
"I made a superb cleansing balm with this product and my clients love it."
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"Made a great exfoliating cleanser with this ."
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Q&A
- Hi, I have 2 questions: 1. Does daily use increase sun sensitivity? 2. Can it be used in a toner? Thanks, Meital
- Thank you for your enquiry. Yes, AHA's can cause sun sensitivity as they remove the outer layer of skin leaving new skin exposed to the sun's rays. Best to apply at night and use a sunscreen during the day.
- Hi Can this be used on its own without mixing
- The AHA Natural Fruit Extract should not be used undiluted. It must always be mixed into a suitable base product or formulation and not applied directly to the skin on its own.
- hello I want to use AHA in skin care cream to fight the wrikels. I need to know for a base of 200 ml cream how much AHA, I need to use, how many drops of ml ?? in order to be effective, is your product : AHA Natural Fruit Extract is the good choice or do you recommend another sort of AHA? regards, FAra
- Thank you for your enquiry. The recommend percent to use is 1-2% for daily products. This is the only AHA product we supply.
- I was wondering to ask about that exfoliating cleanser formula, is that leave on or rinse off? Or would that be this formula suitable to leave it on? Thank you
- Thank you for your enquiry. This cleanser was designed to be wiped off with a soft pad which would leave a little on the skin, it does not need to be rinsed off.
- Can this be used in soap?
- We have not tried it, so cannot say for sure. I think two things may indicate that it is not a good idea. The lye reaction may substantially change the AHA materials and IF it did survive saponification, you would be rinsing it off almost as soon as it was on, so there would be no noticeable effect.
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