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Acne, discolouration and many other imperfections are usually the biggest concern of women of all ages. Luckily, modern medicine knows products, thanks to which you will have silky soft and beautiful face. One of such substances is azelaic acid. Let me tell you about its effects and how to use it at home. 

What exactly is azelaic acid?

It is said that azelaic acid is one of the best substances used for healing acne and reducing the visibility of discolourations. This product is widely used in aesthetic medicine, as well as at-home for personal use. You must know that high concentrations of azelaic acid can irritate and damage the skin. Therefore, during the treatment it is important to be careful, choose the right cosmetics and the exact dosage of the product.

Azelaic acid in cosmetics 

Azelaic acid affects the skin in a number of ways:

• it is antibacterial;
• it regulates the work of sebaceous glands;
• it limits the shine of the skin;
• it protects against free radicals;
• it prevents inflammation on the skin.

In beauty salons, products with azelaic acid content are used on acne and capillary skin. The acid in these cosmetics has a high concentration and, therefore, must be used by experienced people. This healing substance is found in creams, ointments, scrubs and even in medicine.

How does azelaic acid work?

Azelaic acid is used in the case of rosacea and acne, discolouration and inflammation of the hair follicles. It inhibits the secretion of sebum, cleanses the pores of the skin, fights blackheads and prevents the multiplication of bacteria. Azelaic acid reduces scars and after sun hyperpigmentation, hormone discolouration, post-acne scars and burns. The substance unifies the skin tone and makes the complexion look younger and nicer. Azelaic acid is also used in exfoliating treatments. Thanks to this substance, the wrinkles become shallower, and the skin becomes firm and regains proper condition.

How to use azelaic acid?

Products with azelaic acid are to be used twice a day to achieve the desired effects. The first results will be visible after about two months. It is important that the entire treatment is supervised by a dermatologist. Azelaic acid can be used alone or in combination with other products: antibiotics, hormones, AHA and BHA acids, benzoyl peroxide or tretinoin. During the treatment with acid, it is worth using UV filters.

Azelaic acid – contraindications and side effects

Just like many other cosmetic or medicinal substances, azelaic acid cannot be used by everyone. The major contraindications include: therapy with vitamin A derivatives, skin damage, surgery, cryotherapy and hypersensitivity to acid. Side effects when using azelaic acid may be: flaking of the skin, drying, erythema, itching, allergy, blisters, greater acne, burning.