Azelaic Acid
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Summary
Works for
- Anti-oxidation
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-blemish
- Exfoliation
Irritancy risk
1
LowIs 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
Products with Azelaic Acid
MuradRetexturizing Body Padsazelaic acidsalicylic acidglycolic acid +6 actives
Exfoliation Anti-blemish +4
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Bubble SkincareKnock Outazelaic acidsalicylic aciddipotassium glycyrrhizate +3 actives
Anti-blemish Exfoliation +4
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Josie MaranTriple Hydroxy Resurfacing Liquidlactobionic acidazelaic acidglycolic acid +4 actives
Anti-aging Exfoliation +4
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La Roche-PosayAnthelios UV Control Sunscreen SPF 50azelaic acidAvobenzonecaprylic/capric triglyceride +7 actives
Sun protection Anti-oxidation +4
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PCA SKINAcne Control Prebiotic Gel Cleanser 7azelaic acidsalicylic acidniacinamide +9 actives
Anti-blemish Cleansing +1
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Purito SEOULAzelaic Acid 10 Kojic Tea Tree Serumazelaic acidniacinamideadenosine +7 actives
Evens skin tone Anti-blemish +3
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Dehiya BeautyMami Wata Brightening Hydra-Boosterniacinamideazelaic acidpanthenol +5 actives
Moisturizing Anti-oxidation +3
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NEEDLYAzelaic Acid 12 Ceramide Creamacetyl octapeptide-3acetyl tetrapeptide-2acetyl tetrapeptide-3 +28 actives
Evens skin tone Moisturizing +3
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Holika HolikaAzelaic Acid 12 Ectoin Serum 2pcs Bundle Setazelaic acidmadecassosidemadecassic acid +17 actives
Moisturizing Anti-blemish +3
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AbibClear Spot Serum 7.325 Pumpazelaic acidcapryloyl salicylic acidpanthenol +6 actives
Evens skin tone Anti-blemish +4
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Similar ingredients
Anti-oxidation
Ascorbic AcidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingRetinolTwo steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritatingEthylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese ChlorideA potent anti-oxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and protect from harmful effects of sun exposure, even though more studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness in topical applications
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish
Salicylic AcidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)NiacinamideIs 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 moistureEthyl LinoleateHelps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
Exfoliation
Glycolic AcidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acidLactic AcidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)