Fruit acid is the generic name for Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) which can be found in fruit. Fruit acid includes the nutrients needed by cells. This is why fruit acid is very gentle on the skin compared to other acids. Fruit acid has been formulated for facial cleansing and peeling. It supports the texture of the facial skin by removing the damaged outer layers, thus beautifying and improving the skin. It has generally been proven that fruit acid reduces the adhesive power between the dead skin layers.