Essentially Natural Azelaic Acid

• INCI Name: Azelaic Acid
• Ingredient Type: Cosmetic active
• Appearance: Powder
• Solubility: Poorly soluble in water
• Suitable For: Serums, creams, gels, lotions, and targeted treatment products
• Suggested Usage Rate: 0.5-5%
• Phase: Typically added after pre-dissolving in a suitable solvent
• Size Options: 5g, 10g, 25g, 50g, 100g, 250g, 500g or 1kg

• Products for blemish-prone skin to help reduce the appearance of breakouts and congestion
• Tone and brightening formulas to help improve the look of uneven tone and dark marks
• Textural smoothing products to support a refined skin finish
• Formulas designed for redness-prone skin types seeking a calmer-looking complexion
• Multi-active routines when formulated carefully to avoid over-sensitising the skin

This product is suitable for:

• Formulators creating skincare for blemish-prone or oily-prone skin types
• Products designed to support a more even-looking tone and clearer-looking skin
• Makers wanting a versatile active that pairs well with other skincare ingredients when balanced correctly

This product is not:

• Intended to be used as a neat powder directly on skin
• Ideal for users who are not able to manage solubility and stability during formulation
• Best used at high percentages without careful formulation and patch testing

• As a Serum Or Cream Active: Use at 0.5-5% depending on the product type and desired intensity.
• As a Solvent-Based Addition: Azelaic acid is poorly soluble in water, dissolve it in propanediol using gentle heat, then incorporate into your formulation.
• Processing Tip: Add the dissolved azelaic acid solution during cool down where possible to protect other sensitive ingredients.
• Processing Tip: When combining with other strong actives like acids or retinoids, keep total activity balanced to help minimise irritation risk.

• For external use only
• Avoid inhaling powder, avoid creating airborne dust
• Wear gloves and eye protection when handling raw actives
• Patch test finished products before broader use
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes, if contact occurs rinse thoroughly with water
• Do not apply to broken or freshly irritated skin
• Discontinue use if irritation occurs
• Keep out of reach of children

Q: Is azelaic acid an AHA or BHA?
A: No, it is a dicarboxylic acid and is often used as a versatile alternative active in formulas aimed at clarity and tone.

Q: Why does azelaic acid need a solvent like propanediol?
A: It does not dissolve well in water, so pre-dissolving helps it incorporate more evenly into a formula.

Q: How long does it take to see results in a skincare routine?
A: Like many skincare actives, it is typically most effective when used consistently over time in a well-formulated product.

Q: Can I use it with other actives like niacinamide or gentle exfoliants?
A: Many formulas combine these, but the overall strength of the routine matters, introduce actives gradually and keep levels balanced to avoid irritation.