What is Azelaic Acid Good For?

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Lately I've been noticing more and more skincare products containing the ingredient Azelaic Acid. But do you know what is Azelaic Acid, and what's its primary function?

Azelaic Acid is produced naturally by the yeast on your skin. It helps to exfoliate the skin and it is known for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which make it an excellent treatment for skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, and uneven skin tone.

Azelaic Acid is also gentler than most of the popular acids like Salicylic Acid and Glycolic Acid. Because of this gentle approach, Azelaic Acid is safe to use on sensitive prone skins. It is a slow acting acid that may not show visible results as quickly as the more powerful acids, but the results are noticeable in time.

Benefits of Azelaic Acid for Acne

It helps to speed up the cell renewal process and therefore reduces pimple and blackhead formation
Cleans bacteria growth from the pores
Kills bacteria that causes acne
Reduces inflammation of acne
Improves the appearance of acne scarring

Benefits of Azelaic Acid for Rosacea

Reduces inflammation
Minimise the appearance of swelling and visible blood vessels
Helps to kill bacteria for lumps, bumps, and lesions of rosacea skins
Reduces redness and flushing of the skin
Soothes the skin

Benefits of Azelaic Acid for Pigmentation

Treats post-inflammatory pigmentation from acne scarring
Lighten skins that are discoloured by melanin
Stops discoloured cells from over-producing or leaking
Helps skin renewal to fade the appearance of dark spots and markings
Brightening properties
Can help improve the appearance of hyper-pigmentation and melasma

As with any acid, you need to be familiar with some of the side effects that may occur

Tingling sensation at first
Flaking of the skin
Obvious dryness or redness

And with what should NOT occur with the use of Azelaic Acid

Reduction of sebum production
Photosensitivity - Although, and I can not stress this enough, sun protection is the number one prevention step of any skin condition!
Azelaic Acid does not have a bleaching effect on skin, clothing, or face washes

My go-to product containing Azelaic Acid are:

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This ultra-sheer skin-clearing and anti-ageing serum promotes a healthy, spot-free complexion, improves skin tone and minimises the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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These clarifying toner pads reveal healthy skin with renewing alpha-hydroxy acids and bacteria-fighting peptides to create a flawless complexion.

About The Author

My name is Sari Pols,

I have been in the skin care industry for over 15 years. My passion lies in ‘Health’. Health for the skin and body. My philosophy is if we have a good well being on the inside, then it shows our vitality on the outside.

I have furthered my knowledge in Skin Anatomy, Skin Concerns and Fitness. I am a true believer in how to make my clients feel their best both inside and out. My emphasis is on guiding my clients through their personal journey of skin concerns and conditions. I do not like to bandaid a concern or condition but want to get down to the root of the cause. I aim to give personalised consultations with treatment and correct prescribed skin products.