In addition to acne, what are the effects of azelaic acid powder?

Azelaic acid is a traditional functional raw material, which has a very long history of being used in cosmetics. Azelaic acid has been widely used by dermatologists for a long time and is considered as a skin medicine. In Europe, the azelaic acid powder is also widely used as a raw material in cosmetics.

Azelaic acid itself is a weak acid, which can dissolve keratin and control hyperkeratosis of hair follicles, and can also partially dissolve acne and reduce the formation of acne.

In addition, azelaic acid powder has an antibacterial effect on two common bacteria that cause infection on the skin surface, Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis. 

Azelaic acid can also inhibit cell oxidative metabolism and scavenge free radicals, so it has anti-inflammatory effects.

Therefore, azalea acid for skin has a good effect on improving acne, but in addition, azalea acid has a key effect, which is whitening and lightening. It inhibits melanin production and often selectively inhibits abnormal melanocytes while sparing normal melanocytes.