Skincare glossary
Azelaic acid
An acid with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
- Who it suits
- Blemish-prone and sensitive skin together, a combination that's hard to treat.
Why is azelaic acid used?
A quiet multitasker added for redness, blemishes and post-breakout marks, without the intensity of stronger acids.
Worth knowing
It gets less attention than retinol or vitamin C, but that's about marketing, not effectiveness.
