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Azelaic acid
Azelaic acid
아젤라산
Dicarboxylic acid naturally present in grains (barley, wheat, rye). Remarkable triple action: anti-acne, anti-redness (rosacea) and anti-spots. It is one of the most versatile actives — medical at 15-20% concentration, cosmetic at 2-10%.
Six bénéfices documentés
- 01 Gentle anti-acne action
- 02 Reduction of redness (rosacea)
- 03 Fading of hyperpigmentation spots
- 04 Sebum regulation
- 05 Antibacterial action
- 06 Anti-inflammatory effect
« Remarkable triple action: anti-acne, anti-redness (rosacea) and anti-spots »
Pharmacopée Joseon
Le mécanisme
Azelaic acid inhibits C. acnes (antibacterial action), blocks 5α-reductase (sebum regulation), inhibits tyrosinase (brightening), and has a direct anti-inflammatory effect via inhibition of kallikreins. Triple action on acne, spots and rosacea.
Tradition ancestrale
Isolated in 1903 from grain oils. Its cosmetic use began in the 1980s (prescription form in Europe). Its democratization in K-beauty cosmetics dates back to 2017.
Mode d'emploi
- 01 Daily serum morning and/or evening
- 02 Start at once a day, then build up to twice
- 03 Compatible with all other actives
- 04 Visible effect in 4-6 weeks