Azelaic Acid is a direct acid, used for its skin brightening and antioxidant properties. It is neither an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) or a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA), however offers mild exfoliating properties, making it ideal for new users of direct acids.
INCI Name
Azelaic Acid
Common Name
Azelaic Acid
Phonetic Spelling
az-uh-LAY-ik ASS-id
Azelaic Acid Benefits for the Skin
Exfoliator / Skin Brightening Active / Antioxidant