Routine with Azelaic Acid
How do you use the Azelaic Acid in a routine?
15% Azelaic Acid Advanced Clarifying Serum pairs well with any step of your routine. Apply it to dry skin after cleansing and let it dry down before layering other actives, moisturizer, and sun protection. If your skin is reactive, start by using it
Should I use the 15% Azelaic Acid Advanced Clarifying Serum AM or PM?
Start with once a day, then build up to twice daily as your skin adjusts. Because it's pH-adaptive and non-photosensitizing, it can be used morning or night.
Can it be used with Remedy Dark Spot Correcting Advanced Serum?
Yes. These two serums work even better together to target dark spots, uneven tone, and post-blemish marks. If your skin tolerates active ingredients well, use the 15% Azelaic Acid Advanced Clarifying Serum morning and night. At night, apply azelaic a
Can the Azelaic Acid be used with Vitamin C?
Yes. Apply 15% Azelaic Acid Advanced Clarifying Serum, let it dry down, then layer with our 15% Vitamin C Complex Brightening Serum. If your skin is reactive, introduce them on separate days at first, then build up to using both in the same routine
Is there anything the Azelaic Acid can't be paired with?
We'd recommend not layering 15% Azelaic Acid Advanced Clarifying Serum at the same time as high-strength direct acids (like strong AHA/BHA exfoliants) to avoid irritating the skin. As with any active, patch test first and build up frequency slowly, e
Is this a good alternative to retinol? Why?
Azelaic acid is one of the only high-performance actives specifically designed for sensitive skin. The mechanism of action (MOA) is different than retinol, but it can be used as an alternative to retinoids for reactive or barrier-compromised skin. If