Azelaic acid is a unique component that is actively used in the production of many cosmetics aimed at fight against pigmentation, inflammation and acne, and agents that reduce the production of fatty acids that contribute to acne.

Azelaic acid promotes self-cleaning of the sebaceous gland ducts. In a short period of time, many skin problems can be eliminated and your skin will look fresh and healthy. This is very gentle. Azelaic acid is considered the most gentle ingredient among all acids.



Azelaic acid is widely used in cosmetology to treat acne and acne, as well as eliminate pigmentation. This acid has a beneficial effect on the skin, probably because in the human body it is produced to some extent by itself. Azelaic acid is a component of many face skin care creams, its mild effect is safe, so it can even be used by pregnant women.



Cosmetic products with azelaic acid belong to products whose price is affordable, but still tangible for the family budget. After all, in order to undergo treatment, you will need more than one tube and more than one month of work on yourself. There are, of course, remedies that eliminate skin problems many times faster, but they also have a minus. Firstly, the high price, and secondly, the mild effect of azelaic acid is safer for the human body than fast-acting acids.

To cut costs while taking advantage of the healing properties of azelaic acid, you can add it to your cream you use. It is available in pharmacies as a white powder. The acid is practically insoluble in water, but in alcohol or ether, the dissolution process is almost instantaneous, partially soluble in fatty oils.

Dissolve a small amount of azelaic acid in alcohol, mix the resulting solution with your daily cream. The effect of such a cream will be visible in about two to three months.

Azelaic acid and its effect on the skin

1. Slows down the formation of keratinocytes, that is, prevents the compaction of the surface layers of the skin.

2. Eliminates harmful bacteria that provoke the formation of acne, has antioxidant properties.

3. Prevents inflammation and acne spots, eliminates redness after rosacea, has a smoothing effect, smoothes rough skin elevations and protects it from keratinization.

4. Eliminates pigmentation of various nature, as it is able to interrupt the synthesis of melanin; for hair - for the treatment of androgenic alopecia.



Azelaic acid is used in gels, creams, sprays, lotions, tonics, and serums.

You can also use azelaic acid in sachets at the pharmacy to make your own homemade creams. But when you buy, decide on its concentration. In large doses, like any other acid, azelaic acid can cause redness and burning sensation, which, of course, will pass, but still should not be brought to this. If these side effects do not go away during the first weeks of use and it becomes difficult to tolerate them, then it is better to contact a beautician to choose another remedy.

Most often, this acid is used in cosmetics up to 20%.The acid tends to penetrate deeply into the skin, and this is important because the causative agents of skin inflammation, which play a key role in the development of acne, are most often found in the thickness of the skin. Thanks to the use of products with azelaic acid, the number of bacteria on the skin is significantly reduced after a few weeks.

The acid is excreted from the body through the kidneys. Cosmetics with this acid are not recommended for use after deep peeling, drinking alcoholic beverages, spicy foods, after sunbathing, and also for irritated skin. Studies have shown that azelaic acid is most effective at pH 4.8-5.5.

The acid is not addictive and has practically no side effects, unless individual intolerance is possible.





Among the many cosmetics with azelaic acid, several should be distinguished:

Night smoothing cream Sleep and Peel by Filorgawhich has a positive effect on tired skin, giving it radiance and softness. The cream contains a powerful rejuvenating and revitalizing complex NCTF from Filorga, hyaluronic acid, polyhydroxy acids, azelaic acid and pyruvic acid. The cream has a moisturizing, comedolytic (removes blackheads), antioxidant effect on the skin.

Aknestop cream. As part of this cream, the main component is azelaic acid. The action of the tool is aimed at combating acne.



Azelik cream. With prolonged use, the production of fatty acids, which cause acne, decreases, the formation of comedones decreases, the cream affects the process of keratinization of epidermal cells and thereby slows down the growth and activity of abnormal melanocytes, which cause hyperpigmentation.

Those with severe acne will notice a positive result as early as four weeks after application. Actually, in order to achieve the maximum effect, you need to be patient for several months. When using the cream, there may be burning, itching and redness. But all this gradually disappears. However, as with any other cosmetic product, you need to monitor your skin, there are cases of allergies.

Skinoren cream. This cream also fights acne, eliminates the fat content of the epidermis, has an antimicrobial effect, relieves inflammation, and reduces the production of free radical oxygen species and abnormal melanocytes.

Azogel cream. In a short period of time, the cream eliminates risk factors for the development of acne, skin pigmentation and red spots after acne, restores damaged skin areas. It can fight those bacteria that affect the inflammatory process, inhibits the formation of acne. The effectiveness of the cream is quite high even after prolonged use.

Azelaic acid is a part of many creams and gels, such as Acne-Derma, Azelex, Azix-Derm, Finevin, Finacea, Skinoclear gel and others.



A 20% azelaic acid product is equivalent to 4% hydroquinone, which is the most powerful clarifying agent in creams. Azelaic acid is often used in combination with other ingredients, for example, in combination with sunscreens, other whitening agents are combined with it - arbutin, vitamin C, kojic and glycolic acids, licorice root extract, etc.

Preparations containing a combination of fruit acids with salicylic and azelaic acids are effective. These products help even out skin color, texture and shrink pores.

Azelaic acid has been said to inhibit the formation of age spots. This is especially successful when using 20% ​​azelaic acid. With such a concentration, cosmetics help with chloasma, pigmentation after acne, trauma, burns, as well as other inflammatory skin diseases.

Recent studies have shown the significant antioxidant activity of azelaic acid, and therefore, in combination with other components, it is an effective cosmetic ingredient. And besides that, it can be useful as a stimulant. hair growth, for the treatment of androgenic alopecia.

The skin must be thoroughly cleansed before applying any product. The cream should be applied twice a day - in the morning and in the evening. Usually, the effect of a good cosmetic product should be visible after 2 weeks. If this is not the case, then this is not your cream or the main root causes of skin problems have not been eliminated and you need to choose another remedy.