When applied topically, it reduces the growth of bacteria in a follicle, helps to reduce inflammation and remove dead skin cells to prevent future acne breakouts.
Azelaic Acid can be used on just about any skin type, including sensitive skin, as it has the ability to reduce inflammation. Anyone with rosacea, especially those with acne rosacea, will find it makes an excellent treatment for calming and soothing their inflamed skin.
Products that contain azelaic and glycolic acids decrease the amount of melanin in the skin while exfoliating the discolored cells. As a result, they have the potential to eliminate hyperpigmentation more quickly.
Although azelaic acid is not known to pose a risk for serious health complications, Side effects are more common with HIGHER CONCENTRATION of the ingredient. ingredient can cause minor side effects. Among the most common complaints associated with the use of the ingredient are redness, stinging, burning and dryness.
Solubility.. Hot water, alcohol and Hot benzene.
slightly soluble in cold water, ether and cold benzene
USAGE RATE: 4.00-5.00%