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INCI name

AZELAIC ACID

Azelaic acid

BufferingFragrancereviewed

A dicarboxylic acid used in cosmetics and, at higher strengths, in medicines.

What it is

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid. Cosmetic products use it at lower levels; higher-strength products for skin conditions are regulated as medicines in many countries.

Where it is used

Found in serums and creams marketed for uneven tone or blemish-prone skin.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

A cosmetic containing azelaic acid is not equivalent to a prescription product; concentration is not shown on the label.

Functions

Buffering
Stabilising the pH of an aqueous medium in a narrow range even if an acid or base is added. Altering and/or maintaining a cosmetic product's pH at the desired level.
Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (37)

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