Azelaic Acid is a multifunctional skincare active widely used in formulations targeting blemish-prone skin, uneven skin tone, post-blemish marks and visible redness. It is particularly valued for combining skin-clarifying and brightening benefits in a single active ingredient.
Azelaic Acid can help improve the appearance of congestion and blemishes while supporting a clearer, smoother and more even-looking complexion.
Key Benefits
Helps improve the appearance of blemishes and congested skin
Helps reduce the appearance of post-blemish marks
Supports a brighter, more even-looking skin tone
Helps improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation
Helps calm the appearance of redness associated with blemish-prone skin
Supports smoother-looking skin
Suitable for pigmentation, oily and blemish-prone skincare formulations
INCI Name: Azelaic Acid Ingredient Type: Multifunctional skin-clarifying and brightening active Solubility: Poorly soluble in water; requires appropriate formulation techniques or suitable solvents for effective incorporation Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Formulation Note: Azelaic Acid can be challenging to formulate into clear products because of its limited water solubility. It may be incorporated as a suspension, emulsion or through an appropriate solvent system depending on the desired finished product.
For cosmetic formulation use. Suitable for serums, gels, creams, lotions and targeted skincare formulations.
