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Anchoic acid 99% CAS 123-99-9
Product Name:Azelaic Acid
Other Name:Nonanedioic Acid
CAS NO.:123-99-9
M.F:C9H16O4
M.W:188.22
Product Name | Azelaic Acid |
Other Name | Nonanedioic Acid |
CAS NO. | 123-99-9 |
M.F | C9H16O4 |
M.W | 188.22 |
EINECS | 204-669-1 |
Specs | 99% |
Appearance | White Powder |
Storage | Cool and Dry Place |
What's Azelaic Acid?
Azelaic acid is a dicarboxylic acid compound that is derived from a type of yeast that is present on healthy skin, and is also found in wheat, rye and barley. A synthetic form is used in skin care products.Topical applications such as creams, lotion and foams are formulated with this acid to effectively treat skin conditions such as mild-to-moderate acne, rosacea and hyperpigmentation.
The Main Benefits of Azelaic Acid
Acne and acne scarsAzelaic acid is an extremely effective treatment for acne and can be used to treat mild and hormonal acne.Through a consistent course of treatment, azelaic acid can also help to fade surface acne scars and reduce their appearance over time.
Rosacea
Azelaic acid products are particularly effective at treating rosacea.The anti-inflammatory properties of the acid treat visible rosacea symptoms such as redness, swelling and rashes.
Hyperpigmentation
Products containing azelaic acid can be used to treat hyperpigmentation. This is because azelaic acid inhibits the enzyme tyrosinase, which is needed for the production of melanin. By affecting melanin production,azelaic acid has the ability to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation.
Melasma
Azelaic acid can help to lighten this melasma and reduce its appearance of melasma by inhibiting melanin production.
Blackheads
The antibacterial qualities of azelaic acid help to prevent the formation of both white and blackheads, by killing the skin bacteria that can lead to spots.
Azelaic acid VS. Alpha Hydroxy acid VS. Alpha Hydroxy acid
When looking at benefits, azelaic acid can be compared to other chemical-based acids. Examples are alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) which include glycolic acid and lactic acid, and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs), such as salicylic acid. There are some differences among the three but they do share similar traits.Both AHAs and BHAs are very effective at exfoliating dead skin cells and debris from trapped pores. This exfoliation results in a smoother complexion and more even skin tone. However, while AHAs hasten the skin’s natural shedding process, BHAs penetrate deeper into the skin.
Azelaic acid is a milder treatment than either AHAs or BHAs and will therefore produce less dramatic results. However, as a gentler treatment, it results in fewer side effects and complications. It can also be layered with another treatment such as retinol—unlike AHAs and BHAs—as the combination would be too harsh on skin and cause irritation and dryness.
Azelaic acid has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties to effectively kill acne-causing bacteria, reduce inflammation and redness, and heal acne pimples and blackheads.
Salicylic acid is an anti-inflammatory that can slough off dead skin cells and target red, inflamed acne lesions, but it can do little to address bacteria – it is not an antibacterial.