Malic acid Name: Malic acid Synonyms: hydroxybuccinic acid, Latin Acidum malicum, E296 Genre: Clean Cleanliness: clean Chemical formula: C4H6O5 Malic acid (hydroxybuccinic acid, Latin Acidum malicum, E296) is an organic chemical compound. It is a dicarboxylic acid, for example in apples and rhubarb. Malic acid: - supports fat burning, - supports the removal of harmful waste products, - it is an excellent acidity regulator (stronger than citric acid) - in the 3-5% solution intended for rinsing, - in the solution above 10% it has antifungal properties, and in an acidic environment it inhibits the growth of fungi and bacteria, - provides enhancement of antioxidant properties, - is widely used in cosmetics, Examples of applications: - peeling - 10% solution of malic acid mixed with 1 tablespoon of magnesium sulphate (bitter salt), - soaking feet - in a 15% solution - malic acid softens horny skin and hard nails.