Essentially Natural Azelaic Acid

• Azelaic acid helps to clear acne by reducing the growth of acne-causing bacteria and unclogging pores, leading to a clearer complexion.
• Comedolytic - reduces and prevents comedones (blackheads).
• It offers antioxidant benefits, protecting the skin from environmental stressors and reducing oxidative damage.
• Although not as strong as alpha or beta hydroxy acids, azelaic acid provides mild exfoliation, helping to remove dead skin cells and promote skin renewal.
• Azelaic acid works to reduce hyperpigmentation and dark spots, leading to a more uniform and radiant complexion.
  
• It is particularly effective in alleviating the redness and inflammation associated with rosacea, providing soothing relief and promoting an even skin tone.
• 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.

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.

Azelaic acid

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COA available for download here

Note: A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a document sharing the outcomes of a scientific test. It helps us verify that a product meets the specified standards. These tests are conducted on product batches, so slight variations in results between different batches are normal. If the batch number on this COA doesn't match the one on the product you bought from us, please get in touch with us. This is just one recent instance. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.