Actives
Azelaic acid
Its limited solubility makes particle control, suspension, solvent choice, and delivery architecture important to consistency and sensory feel.
- INCI
- AZELAIC ACID
- CAS
- 123-99-9
- Also known as
- nonanedioic acid · azelaic acid
- Function
- Actives
Ingredient answer
What is Azelaic acid?
Azelaic acid is a poorly water-soluble dicarboxylic acid used in cosmetic products focused on tone, texture, and blemish-prone appearance.
Formulation behavior
How it works inside a formula
Distinguish cosmetic from therapeutic positioning, verify crystal and particle behavior, and substantiate claims in the intended market.
Where it appears
Common product contexts
- targeted serums
- treatment creams
- scalp and body care
Practical caution
What to keep in view
Check stability, use level, pH, claims support, market requirements, and the finished product—not the ingredient in isolation.
Take the ingredient into a working formula.
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