Description
Azelaic acid is a dicarboxylic acid that is distantly related to alpha and beta hydroxy acids. It is considered to be very effective at treating acne and rosacea prone skin, and can also help with evening skin tone and hyperpigmentation. USES & BENEFITS OF AZELAIC ACID
- Helps with acne prone skin
- Comedolytic - reduces and prevents comedones (blackheads)
- Reduces redness and inflammation
- Gently exfoliates the top layer of the skin
- Can be helpful with hyperpigmentation and dark marks
- Can help even skin tone
- Great for rosacea
- Works well with other acids: AHAs & BHAs as well as retinol and niacinamide. But if formulating with these together, care should be taken in the amounts so as not to irritate the skin.
HOW TO USE AZELAIC ACID
Azelaic acid is poorly soluble in water. It can be dissolved in propanediol with heat. Usage rate: 0.5-5%. Higher concentrations are available in prescription products.
Azelaic acid is a dicarboxylic acid, distantly related to the alpha and beta hydroxy acids. It is considered to be very effective at treating acne and rosacea prone skin, and can also help with evening skin tone and hyperpigmentation.
USES & BENEFITS OF AZELAIC ACID
Helpful for acne prone skin
Comedolytic - reduces and prevents comedones (blackheads)
Reduces redness and inflammation
Gently exfoliates the top layer of the skin
Can be helpful with hyperpigmentation and dark marks
Can help even skin tone
Great for rosacea
Works well with other acids: AHAs & BHAs as well as retinol and niacinamide. But if formulating with these together, care should be taken in the amounts so as not to irritate the skin.
HOW TO USE AZELAIC ACID
Azelaic acid is poorly soluble in water. It can be dissolved in propanediol with heat.
Usage rate: 0.5-5%. Higher concentrations are available in prescription products.
Please always do a skin patch test first when working with acids.
Like with retinol, azelaic acid works best when used consistently.
INGREDIENTS
Azelaic acid
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