Name: Sesderma - Azelac
Brand: Sesderma

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Works for

Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish
Anti-oxidation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

reduces redness immediately after application instantly soothes irritation eliminates shortcomings improves blood circulation in the skin fights wrinkles and other signs of aging evens skin tone gives the skin elasticity and moisturizes it

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This product contains retinyl propionate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

retinyl propionate 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, even thought its potency is not as well established as in case of retinol or retinaldehyde

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin

niacinamide 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Evens skin tone

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reduces redness immediately after application instantly soothes irritation eliminates shortcomings improves blood circulation in the skin fights wrinkles and other signs of aging evens skin tone gives the skin elasticity and moisturizes it

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: azelaic acid, potassium azeloyl diglycinate

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: retinyl propionate.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

potassium azeloyl diglycinate 3.9% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture

azelaic acid 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals

retinyl propionate 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, even thought its potency is not as well established as in case of retinol or retinaldehyde

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

reduces redness immediately after application instantly soothes irritation eliminates shortcomings improves blood circulation in the skin fights wrinkles and other signs of aging evens skin tone gives the skin elasticity and moisturizes it

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: pantolactone, sodium hyaluronate.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, hydrogenated jojoba oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

panthenol 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

pantolactone 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

hydrogenated jojoba oil 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

In addition, this product contains potassium azeloyl diglycinate. It can help in reducing blemishes, even though it is less effective.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl propionate

azelaic acid 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals

potassium azeloyl diglycinate 3.9% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture

retinyl propionate 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, even thought its potency is not as well established as in case of retinol or retinaldehyde

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (azelaic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

azelaic acid 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals

prunus amygdalus dulcis oil 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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niacinamide 0.55% - 0.85%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Antibacterial

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

potassium azeloyl diglycinate 3.9% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing

A derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture

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propylene glycol 3.9% - 4.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

alcohol 1.9% - 2.3%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

potassium azeloyl diglycinate 3.9% - 4.8%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing

A derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture

propylene glycol 3.9% - 4.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Ingredient list view

Water, Potassium azeloyl diglycinate, Propylene glycol, Lecithin, Sodium polyacrylate, Alcohol, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl cocoate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Niacinamide, Triclosan, Azelaic acid, Silybum marianum extract, Retinyl propionate, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine hcl, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium cholate, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, C13-14 isoparaffin, Ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium hydroxide, Polysilicone-11, Laureth-7, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Sodium chloride, Tin oxide, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Retinyl palmitate, Bht, Pantolactone, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Parfum, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzyl salicylate

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Key ingredients	niacinamide azelaic acid +15 more	Common: niacinamide azelaic acid +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 adenosine +18 more	Common: niacinamide azelaic acid +4 more Other: salicylic acid adenosine +8 more	Common: azelaic acid niacinamide +4 more Other: salicylic acid acetyl glucosamine +2 more	Common: niacinamide azelaic acid +4 more Other: alpha-arbutin dimethicone +8 more	Common: azelaic acid niacinamide +1 more Other: hyaluronic acid rosa canina fruit oil	Common: niacinamide potassium azeloyl diglycinate +2 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate ceramide np +5 more	Common: niacinamide potassium azeloyl diglycinate +3 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid avena sativa kernel extract +5 more	Common: niacinamide potassium azeloyl diglycinate +3 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid avena sativa kernel extract +5 more	Common: azelaic acid niacinamide +2 more Other: gluconolactone ceramide np +6 more	Common: azelaic acid niacinamide +2 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract sambucus nigra flower extract	Common: azelaic acid niacinamide +1 more Other: lactic acid glycolic acid +3 more
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Potential Irritants	benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +11 more	thymus vulgaris oil Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil Has skin benefit? +28 more	lonicera caprifolium flower extract Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? +8 more	citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus paradisi seed oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	rosa canina fruit oil Has skin benefit?	arnica montana flower extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? microcitrus australasica fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? microcitrus australasica fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? tretinoin Has skin benefit? +5 more	sambucus nigra flower extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? kojic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? potassium azeloyl diglycinate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +73 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? vanilla planifolia fruit water Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +42 more	unknown Has skin benefit? azelaic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +31 more	tretinoin Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +26 more	aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? +20 more

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Sesderma Azelac

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

Anti-oxidation

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