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Azelaic Acid

🏆 hero ingredient Tier 1 Evidence

what it does

A dicarboxylic acid found naturally in grains, proven effective for acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation. Works by inhibiting tyrosinase and eliminating acne bacteria without developing antibiotic resistance.

dermai take

The underdog that does everything niacinamide does PLUS kills bacteria PLUS is safe during pregnancy PLUS comes in prescription-strength 15–20%. Honestly so slept on. If retinoids wreck your skin, this is your new bestie.

targets these concerns

Acne Hyperpigmentation Oiliness Sensitivity Rosacea Sun Damage

the studies

"[Azelaic acid in the treatment of acne]."

Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia (1989) · Nazzaro-Porro M, Passi S, Picardo M et al.

"Azelaic acid foam 15% in the treatment of papulopustular rosacea: a randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled study."

Cutis (2013) · Draelos ZD, Elewski B, Staedtler G et al.

products with this ingredient

Aziderm 20% Azelaic Acid CreamMicro Labs