Azelaic Acid™
- CAS Number
- 123-99-9
- EC Number
- 204-669-1
- INCI Name
- Azelaic Acid
- Chemical Name
- Azelaic acid
Azelaic acid is a pharmaceutical anti-acne agent that provides antibacterial and comedolytic effects. It is effective against a number of skin conditions, from mild to moderate acne. It helps to stop the growth of skin bacteria that causes acne and keep the skin pores clean. Azelaic acid is also a reversible inhibitor of tyrosinase, delivering whitening effects to the skin.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Color Cosmetics
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Skin Actives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Azelaic Acid
- Synonyms
1,7-Dicarboxyheptane, 1,7-Heptanedicarboxylate, 1,7-Heptanedicarboxylic Acid, 1,9-Nonanedioate, 1,9-Nonanedioic Acid, Anchoic Acid, Azelainic Acid, Heptanedicarboxylic Acid, Lepargylic Acid, N-Nonanedioic Acid, Nonanedioate, Nonanedioic Acid, Polyazelaic Anhydride
- Functions
- Anti-Acne Agent, Whitening Agent
- Benefit Claims
- Anti-Acne, Anti-Bacterial, Skin Whitening
- Anti-Acne
- Anti-Bacterial
- Skin Whitening
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- White Fine Powder
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Chemical Inventories
- IECSC (China)
- Product Characteristic
- An effective anti-acne agent
- Provide antibacterial and comedolytic effects
- Inhibit tyrosinase activity
- Reduce acne scars
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Anti-Acne Agent
- Whitening Agent
Technical data
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1 row| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Purity | min. 99 |
