Azelaic Skin Care

AZELAIC ACID

Introduction

When people hear about acid which is applied to skin, a negative feeling strikes their mind.  Azelaic Acid doesn’t act that way, it is friendly to human skin. Here we will discuss about some benefits of Azelaic Acid.

  Acts as an Exfoliate:

Azelaic Acid helps clean or exfoliate pores and polish skin exterior. It works best for sensitive skins and helps remove sensitivity.

Anti-Inflammatory Effects:

Azelaic Acid has proven to be having anti-inflammatory effects i.e. decreased redness and inflammation in skin that is prone to acne. It can also reduce the production of keratin. Keratin is a protein which is a major reason of acne, as it block pores as a result of which acne appears.

Rosacea Treatment

Rosacea is a serious skin disease in which the skin goes red because of dilated capillaries. Also pimple or spots and white heads appear. Studies show that Azelaic Acid can be used to treat rosacea. It can be used to decrease inflammation and redness, a major symptom of Rosacea.

Melasma Treatment

Increased production of melanin in your body results in a rare skin condition called melasma.  According to FDA, brown pigmentation which is caused by melasma can be treated through Azelaic acid.