Azeco – Azelaic Acid Powder

INCI Name: Azelaic Acid

CAS Number: 123-99-9

Description

Our azelaic acid powder is a high-purity, cosmetic-grade dicarboxylic acid that occurs naturally in grains such as wheat and barley.

In skin care, azelaic acid is valued for refining skin texture, helping skin look clearer and visibly evening out tone. It is a common choice for products aimed at blemish-prone, uneven or redness-prone skin.

Key Properties

• High-purity white powder
• Helps refine the look of skin texture
• Helps visibly even skin tone
• Suitable for creams, gels and serums

Applications

• Creams and gels for blemish-prone skin
• Tone-evening serums
• Toners and facial cleansers

How to Use

• Poorly soluble in water at room temperature
• Commonly dispersed as a fine suspension in a gel or cream base, or dissolved with heat and glycols
• Formulate at a final pH of around 4 to 5

Regulatory Notes

Higher strengths of azelaic acid are used in licensed medicines. Cosmetic products must not claim to treat skin conditions such as acne or rosacea.

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