X DON'T BUY X AZELAIC ACID

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The video effectively breaks down a common skincare ingredient into digestible categories, addressing potential user confusion and providing actionable advice based on different product formulations and their intended effects. The use of visual comparisons and clear explanations makes the information accessible and valuable.

Summary

The creator explains that not all azelaic acid products are the same, categorizing them into "focused" high-concentration products (like Skinoren) which are effective but can be irritating, and "Korean approach" lower-concentration products (like Anua, Purito, Madeca) which are gentler but may not yield the same results for acne and texture. They advise viewers to consider their specific skin concerns when choosing a product.

Structure

1Introduction to azelaic acid and its benefits
2Explanation of "focused" azelaic acid products (high concentration, potential irritation)

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Watch this before buying another azelaic acid product! You gotta understand your skin’s needs before using a new product #azelaicacid #anua #koreanskincare #skincareviral #skinoren

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Skinoren: acts as a topical treatment for acne, fading hyperpigmentation, and reducing redness and inflammation associated with rosacea. Its removal would change what happens in the video. Kiso Care: acts as a topical treatment for acne, fading hyperpigmentation, and reducing redness and inflammation associated with rosacea. Its removal would change what happens in the video. Anua 10+ AHA+BHA+PHA+LHA 35% Brightening Tone-Up Cream: acts as a skincare product that helps with calming irritation and reducing redness. Its removal would change what happens in the video. Purito Azelaic Acid 10% + Kojic Acid + Tea Tree: acts as a skincare product that helps with calming irritation and reducing redness, and targets brightening of dark spots. Its removal would change what happens in the video. Madeca Azelaic Acid 10% Calming Serum: acts as a skincare product that helps with calming irritation and reducing redness. Its removal would change what happens in the video.

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X DON'T BUY X AZELAIC ACID you may wanna watch this THEY ARE NOT THE SAME Azelic acid is a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid found in grains like wheat and barley. In dermatology, it is a highly regarded topical treatment prized for its ability to clear acne, fade hyperpigmentation, and reduce the redness and inflammation associated with rosacea. Azelic Acid is one of my all time favourite skincare ingredients it's anti inflammatory and it can help with acne post acne marks redness even exfoliating a little bit here's the catch AZELAIC ACID FOCUSED KOREAN SKINCARE AZELAIC ACID I will split azelaic acid into two camps AZELAIC ACID "FOCUSED" this is what I would call azelaic acid "focused" products think prescription products like Skinoren or one of my favourites Kiso Care these are usually around 15% 15-20% CONCENTRATION and they have proven delivery systems with the right pH to maximize absorption these gave me the best results ACNE CONTROL REDUCING REDNESS IMPROVES / BRIGHTENS SKIN TEXTURE because it does help to exfoliate a little bit but the downside is that X ITCHY FEELING X IRRITATING FOR BEGINNERS and then you have the Korean approach K-BEAUTY AZELAIC ACID these usually exist around ~10% CONCENTRATION and instead of relying on high strength azelaic acid they pair it with soothing ingredients like centella so these help with calming irritation and reducing redness with the synergistic effect with centella and this one with kojic acid helps to target more of that brightening of dark spots personally these are very very gentle compared to the high strength ones but I don't see the acne improving and skin texture improving results with these so before you buy your next azelaic acid product ask yourself what you're actually trying to target and treat because the same ingredient in different formulas is gonna give you very very very different results

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Before you buy any azelaic acid product, you may wanna watch this. Not all azelaic acid products work the same. Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid found in grains like wheat and barley. In dermatology, it is a highly regarded topical treatment prized for its ability to clear acne, fade hyperpigmentation, and reduce the redness and inflammation associated with rosacea. Azelaic Acid is one of my all time favourite skincare ingredients. It's anti-inflammatory and it can help with acne, post acne marks, redness, even exfoliating a little bit. Here's the catch. I will split azelaic acid into two camps. First, Azelaic Acid "Focused" products. This is what I would call azelaic acid "focused" products. Think prescription products like Skinoren or one of my favourites Kiso Care. These are usually around 15% or higher concentration, and they have proven delivery systems with the right pH to maximize absorption. These gave me the best results: acne control, reducing redness, improves / brightens skin texture overall because it does help to exfoliate a little bit. But the downside is that it can be quite itchy and irritating, especially if you're a beginner. And then you have the Korean approach. K-Beauty Azelaic Acid. These usually exist around ~10% concentration or below. And instead of relying on high strength azelaic acid, they pair it with soothing ingredients like centella. So these help with calming irritation and reducing redness with the synergistic effect with centella. And this one with kojic acid helps to target more of that brightening of dark spots. Personally, these are very, very gentle compared to the high strength ones. But I don't see the acne improving and skin texture improving results with these. So before you buy your next azelaic acid product, ask yourself what you're actually trying to target and treat. Because the same ingredient in different formulas is gonna give you very, very, very different results.