Azelaic acid
Category: Active ingredient
Brief description: Azelaic acid is a dicarboxylic acid with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and skin-brightening properties, used to treat various skin conditions, such as acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation.
Benefits: Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and skin-brightening.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types, particularly beneficial for acne-prone, rosacea-prone, or hyperpigmentation-prone skin.
Target audience: People looking to address acne, rosacea, or hyperpigmentation.
Chemical composition: A saturated dicarboxylic acid. Physical aspect: White crystalline powder, soluble in water.
Compatibility: Compatible with most cosmetic ingredients, but may require proper formulation for optimal stability and efficacy.
Concentration: Typically used at concentrations of 5-20% in cosmetic formulations.
Side effects/adverse reactions: May cause mild skin irritation, particularly at higher concentrations or in sensitive individuals.
Regulatory status: Generally recognized as safe, but specific regulatory status may vary depending on the country or region.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Can be derived from natural or synthetic sources; no significant sustainability or ethical concerns.
Brief description: Azelaic acid is a dicarboxylic acid with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and skin-brightening properties, used to treat various skin conditions, such as acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation.
Benefits: Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and skin-brightening.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types, particularly beneficial for acne-prone, rosacea-prone, or hyperpigmentation-prone skin.
Target audience: People looking to address acne, rosacea, or hyperpigmentation.
Chemical composition: A saturated dicarboxylic acid. Physical aspect: White crystalline powder, soluble in water.
Compatibility: Compatible with most cosmetic ingredients, but may require proper formulation for optimal stability and efficacy.
Concentration: Typically used at concentrations of 5-20% in cosmetic formulations.
Side effects/adverse reactions: May cause mild skin irritation, particularly at higher concentrations or in sensitive individuals.
Regulatory status: Generally recognized as safe, but specific regulatory status may vary depending on the country or region.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Can be derived from natural or synthetic sources; no significant sustainability or ethical concerns.
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