Azelaic Acid

Azelaic Acid is commonly found in cosmetic formulations to help the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Azelaic Acid is a gentle exfoliator commonly used to help with uneven skin tone and is found in specialty products for hyperpigmentation. While it can exfoliate the skin, it doesn’t exfoliate the same way or with the same level of effectiveness as ingredients like alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) or salicylic acid (BHA). Azelaic Acid offers additional benefits that AHA and BHA ingredients don’t provide when it comes to evening skin tone. This product is stable and most effective at a pH greater than 4.5.

INCI Nomenclature: Azelaic Acid
Appearance: White Granular Flakes
Solubility: Soluble in Hot Water, Glycerin, & Glycol
Suggested Use Levels: 0.5-1.5%
Formulating Guidelines: Add post emulsification, during cool-down @ 40°C - ph Stability: >4.5
Storage: Protected from direct light and humidity at a temperature of 50°-77°F (10°-25°C)
Shelf life: 12 months, properly stored, in a sealed container.
This product should be added to a formulation at the recommended usage rate.

Common Uses: Azelaic Acid helps treat a number of skin conditions, such as mild to moderate acne when applied topically in a cream formulation of 20%.  It has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties which make it effective in stopping the growth of skin bacteria that cause acne and rosacea and keeping skin pores clear. 

Benefits

• Exfoliating
• Skin Brightening
• Wrinkles
• Fine Lines
• Hyperpigmentation

External Use Only; Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations Only.

SDS
CoA-LOT: BN220815/CA