{"product_id":"fruit-acid-complex","title":"Fruit Acid Complex","description":"\u003cp\u003eCAS#: Mixture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFruit Acid Complex\u003c\/span\u003e is a concentrated blend of five botanical extracts: bilberry, sugar cane, sugar maple, orange, and lemon. These extracts contain several naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acids. Alpha hydroxy acids have been shown to promote smoother, younger looking skin by increasing the rate of cell renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the manufacturer recommends a use level between 5 - 15%, we advise less experienced formulators to use this product at the lower level. All products made with AHAs should be tested using a pH meter (not pH paper) to ensure products at final formulation have a pH of at least 4.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause products formulated with AHAs can increase sun sensitivity, the FDA requires specific labeling of products which contain AHAs and do not include sunscreens. This information and much more is contained in the FDA document \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/regulatory-information\/search-fda-guidance-documents\/guidance-industry-labeling-cosmetics-containing-alpha-hydroxy-acids\" title=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/regulatory-information\/search-fda-guidance-documents\/guidance-industry-labeling-cosmetics-containing-alpha-hydroxy-acids\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUSFDA on Labeling for Topically Applied Cosmetics Containing Alpha Hydroxy Acids as Ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eThe link to this FDA document is also readily accessible in our Reference Room above (please consider it required reading).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the manufacturer, the sugars in this product are produced without the use of bone char and it is therefore a vegan product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eINCI:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWater (and) Bilberry Extract (and) Sugar Cane Extract (and) Sugar Maple Extract (and) Orange Extract (and) Lemon Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eINCI:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWater (and) Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract (and) Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract (and) Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract (and) Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract (and) Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCaution: Do not directly apply onto your skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/website-symbols-05_100x100.png?v=1585245040\" alt=\"natural\" align=\"top\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/website-symbols-02_100x100.png?v=1586814458\" alt=\"vegan\" align=\"top\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStatements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional skin care provider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Statement:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe following statement is made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This product is not known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSDS \u0026amp; Tech Data\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/Specification_Sheet-_Fruit_Acid_Complex.pdf?v=1620151968\" title=\"Fruit Acid Specification Sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFruit Acid Complex Specification Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/sds_fruit_acid_complex_20260113.pdf?v=1768344687\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"SDS Fruit Acid Complex\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFruit Acid Complex SDS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFormulation Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis product should be added to a formulation at the end of the procedure and at the recommended usage rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome formulations containing polymers such as Carbopol require that the \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFruit Acid Complex\u003c\/span\u003e be pre-diluted and\/or neutralized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways check compatibility with clays and other inorganic thickeners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe best formulations for \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFruit Acid Complex\u003c\/span\u003e are nonionic creams and lotions.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lotioncrafter.live\/pdf\/MultifruitBSCbrochure.pdf\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRecommended Usage Level:\u003c\/span\u003e 5-15% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003epH (as supplied):\u003c\/span\u003e 4.06 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e 1.25 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePreserved with:\u003c\/span\u003e This product contains no additional preservative. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e Clear to Light Yellow Liquid with mild charasteristic odor \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/span\u003e Soluble in water, glycerine and propylene glycol, immiscible with oils. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/span\u003e 12-18 months \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e Sealed container away from sunlight and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry Out These Formulations Using This Ingredient:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lotioncrafter.live\/blogs\/spa-products\/honey-bath-drizzle\" title=\"Honey Bath Drizzle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHoney Bath Drizzle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Undisclosed","offers":[{"title":"2.5 oz - $8.95","offer_id":13079600562265,"sku":"FRUITACID-025","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 oz - $14.95","offer_id":13079600529497,"sku":"FRUITACID-05","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 oz - $27.75","offer_id":13079600496729,"sku":"FRUITACID-010","price":27.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 oz - $49.25","offer_id":13079600463961,"sku":"FRUITACID-20","price":49.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lb - $309.90","offer_id":13079600431193,"sku":"FRUITACID-10","price":309.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/products\/bisabolol-natural_7a0414d1-d948-4da2-8811-1620f962ffdf.jpg?v=1571722086","url":"https:\/\/lotioncrafter.live\/products\/fruit-acid-complex","provider":"Lotioncrafter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}