Why Azelaic Acid Touted As A Gentle Anti-acne Antidote?

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Azelaic acid is an organic acid acid that may be isolated by wheat and barley grains. It's used to treat acne and other inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea. It has been shown to be an effective treatment for mild to moderate acne, but there are some caveats:

Azelaic Acid is a naturally occurring acid in wheat and barley. It can be extracted from grains such as wheat and barley by using physical processes like crushing or grinding. The extracted substance is then purified by removing impurities using filtration techniques such as distillation or evaporation of water at high temperatures (170°C). The product is then dried under vacuum and ground into a fine powder before being packaged and sold for use in cosmetics products like cleansers, soaps, skin toners and moisturizers.

Azelaic acid works by inhibiting the production of sebum (oil) and reducing inflammation associated with acne breakouts by reducing the amount of bacteria present on the skin surface (which increases inflammation).
 
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