Dr Alexis Stephens, who has eczema, has suggested putting the azelaic product in the refrigerator and applying it cold to help with the stinging. She uses the prescription version. Also, azelaic acid is a favorite of derms in pregnancy skincare videos.

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Oh that’s such a wonderful tip, thank you so much for sharing!

@kathleenmaura

Жыл бұрын

Wow! I’m gonna try this tonight! Thank you. I hate how much it stings/tingles my skin

I absolutely adore your green hat!!

I've gotten a lot more into skincare over the past year and your videos have helped a ton! I get excited when I search a product and see that you have a video for it. Thanks! ☺️

Hi Alice. thank you for recommending the peach slices azelaic acid cream. The Cos de Baha serum will definitely cause extra moisture loss and the other Simple Science cream is expensive and 14% is a little too high on my sensitive skin too.

Your eyeshadow is stunning! 🧡💚

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😁

I’ve been using azaleic acid in combination with retinoid and vitamin c (not those two together) for the stretch marks that spread down the entire length of my inner thigh during my first year of teaching. I didn’t take before and after photos, but I think this combo is working to lessen the appearance.

Such a great ingredient. I’ve been loving it

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! 🥰

Hi Alice, I have used many bottles by facetheory at 15% (I live in Europe) and I only use it at night paired with the isntree green tea serum. I do experience some tingling when I use it for the first days after a break but then my skin gets used to it. I think it really made my skin clear up and helped me a lot. Green tea, mugwort and coptis japonica have helped me so much as well. Azelaic Acid definitely does some mild exfoiliation to me therefore I only use it at night with a good hydrating moisturiser. 💋❤️

The peach slices Azeleic acid has been helping my rosacea acne bumps along my cheeks, I’ve been using it the past few months while I wait to get into my derm to try a higher percentage but 10/10 recommend

I've been using the Paula's Choice 10% for a few months for rosacea and FWIW my hormonal acne along the jawline has calmed way down as well. May be too soon to say if it's coincidence; I'll need to give it a few more months. I may try that peach slices one, that looks good and costs less than Paula's Choice.

I was using an SOS azelaic acid mask. My skin seemed to enjoy it, and I have some persistent acne on the one side of my face despite using tretinoin, that I decided to try the Paula's Choice Azelaic acid booster since it was so well rated. Since it has salicylic acid in it, I worked up to it by using a salicylic acid cleanser a couple mornings a week. Hope that eases the transition. Using it for the first time tonight, slightly tingly, but overall a soothing feeling. I think my skin likes licorice root.

Late to the party, but I’ve had luck ordering 15-20% strengths from a few overseas sites with cheaper shipping! The facetheory 15% serum can ship to the US from their UK website, and there’s a few AUS sites that ship azclear (20%) internationally. I find the Azclear actually stings my skin less than any other AA products I’ve tried, which may have to do with the thicker (almost glue-like) consistency, but it’s a fair trade in my eyes!

love your outfit and make up!

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ☺️

I've been using azelaic acid for a few months now and I absolutely love it! it definitely helps with my scarring and the fact it doesn't irritate my eczema is a huge plus for me.

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! ☺️

Purely anecdotal, but I’ve been using Azelaic acid twice daily since 2018. I’ve gone between 10% twice a day and 14% in the am and 4% (in my Cureology rx) in the pm. I also use tretinoin .07% 5 nights a week, and Mandelic acid 40% once a week. So, there are those of us who tolerate a lot of actives. Oddly though, my skin HATES a lot of EOs. Rosemary EO gives me contact dermatitis! 😳😲 I hadn’t associated the azelaic acid with my reduction of acne, but your video definitely made me start thinking …. (I started using azelaic acid for the pigment inhibiting aspects.) However, now that I think about it, I have only had one cystic acne lesion since I started using it, and I have had very few other spots of acne! 😮

Interesting! I have not tried Azelaic Acid yet.

I didn't know it was such a problematic ingredient, I thought that since it's anti-inflammatory it was very well tolerated. Thank you Alice for putting this point of view, because she had this ingredient in her sights for hyperpigmentation. Kisses from Chile ❤️

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

I probably wouldn’t describe it as problematic, but I would say it has..hmm. Precautions? Not unlike many other skincare ingredients lol! I mostly just don’t want to hype up all ingredients, because I know realistically there’s lots of different options/solutions out there 😊

Your shirt is super cute. Luv the makeup look. ❌️⭕️

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🥰

I have never used Azelaic Acid, my occasional breakouts don't need it. Good informative video. Thank you Alice , Have a great weekend.

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Hope you have a great weekend too! 😁

Alice! Hi! Yes! I love Azelaic acid for acne and PIH I have also found the derivatives to be incredibly effective as well! I have also experienced stinging IF I applied it on damp skin 😬But it varies in formulation. I will always keep azelaic acid in my routine! The cos de baha was too sticky for my liking, peach slices is great! but I decided not to repurchase because it didn't last long. I did enjoy the one from Zealsea! There was an adjustment period where I was itching a lot from it, but it calmed down after a week and the seller informed me it was normal.

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

The derivatives really do seem promising! I am excited for more research into that area, as it seems they could give similar benefits with less risk of irritation (always exciting!)

@juhnetmickerdy

Жыл бұрын

@@AliceintheRabbitHole yeah I know there’s not a lot of research, but my friend has personally used it for melasma and the results were shocking! Cleared up 90%

I can vouch for the Paula’s Choice azelaic booster. It’s 10%. I don’t have acne, but suspected the tiny random pimples I’d get might be acne rosecea. It just showed up in my life one day. Awesome. I still don’t know what it is exactly I am plagued with, but if I use the booster every night, I don’t wake up with any. I’ve tested that theory and sure enough, if I miss a night, I wake up with between one and a few of those little bastards on my face. Take from that what you will. I do have dry skin. It does not normally burn, but I think quantity makes a difference in that respect. Enough but not too much… and probably not best to put it on wet or damp skin.

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

You bring up a very important point in not applying it to damp skin. Thank you so much for sharing!

@LisaAlex777

Жыл бұрын

@@AliceintheRabbitHole love your channel!!!

@kristinnunez2702

Жыл бұрын

​@@AliceintheRabbitHole I used the Peach Slices one for the first time last night. I bought it along with the serum. I did put the acid treatment on a slightly damp face. I'm hoping this will help my rosacea. Please remind me why I shouldn't put it on a damp face. Most everything else, I do 💜💜💜

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

@@kristinnunez2702 it increases speed of absorption. This is great at times, for example with humectants (fast hydration!) but can be an issue with certain actives, as you’re introducing the ingredients at a more rapid rate. Hope that helps!

@kristinnunez2702

Жыл бұрын

@@AliceintheRabbitHole Yes! That helps a lot. I think I remember learning this awhile ago but forgot since I haven't been doing any actives, just hydration. Thank you 💜💜💜

My routine for dry acne prone skin is ,azelaic acid in the night with heavy moisturizer and benzoyl peroxide in the morning for half an hour and then wash it. 2,3 time 0.025 tretinoin cream with heavy moisturizer. Now 6 month on this and really very satisfied, and will not change this .one more thing you can use Azelaic acid and tretinoin at the same time. Just give time applying between them.

I love azelaic acid and have used it consistently for about a year. I started with the PC but now use the naturium azelaic topical acid. It uses a derivative in combination with ethyl ascorbic acid and Niacinamide. I've never had issues with either of them but the pricetage of naturium vs PC wins for me lol. I'm not sure about it's effectiveness on my acne because i also have an Epiduo Rx but i mainly use it to soothe redness and PIE.

Azelaic is fantastic!!! Australia has 20% over the counter “Azclear 20% medicated lotion”. I love australia. So helpful for pimples, rosacea, blackheads, hyperpigmentation, inflammation

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Oh you’re so fortunate to have access to the 20%! 😃

@neosaber9932

Жыл бұрын

I love this product I use the azclear everyday. But it does take time to build up to using it regularly.

@emilywood6830

Жыл бұрын

How do you like Azclear? I used that at night only, found it a bit thick/drying for daytime. Have you used the 15% gel before too? That's what I currently use. I need to reorder some soon though, so I might consider trying Azclear again

@neosaber9932

Жыл бұрын

@@emilywood6830 I'm ok with it. But it took months to build up to using it everyday, would try using it maybe 1 - 2 days a week at first. This might help with the drying.

Azelaic acid has been my HOLY GRAIL INGREDIENT since I started my skincare journey about 2 years ago- I never had skin issues, but when I started, I triggered mild rosacea because I didn’t know I had sensitive rosacea prone skin 🙏🏻♥️ I use it once a day religiously. It has saved the mild rosacea around my mouth/nose!!! I have been using the Facetheory Az acid , but a few hours before you posted this video, I ironically just ordered the Peach Slices serum this morning 😅 meant to be?!?!

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! Can I ask how long it took for you to see results? ☺️

@elizabethonstage

Жыл бұрын

@@AliceintheRabbitHole Thank YOU for your channel! I am so happy I found it a couple months ago. You are such a joy to watch and learn from 💗 my rosacea is on the milder side, and azelaic acid was one of the first skin products I ever used when I first started my skincare journey- so it grew with me. I definitely would say AT LEAST 6 months of constant use, but again- was likely a combo of my skin also settling down and getting used to skincare. After the 6 months, I feel like my skin was in a place to really take all the benefits from the AZ acid- and I feel like it really started showing more progress. I also made sure to use it daily, alongside exfoliants and Retinals- I found this to make the results MUCH better for me 💗 I hope I make sense!!!

@amyamy8177

Жыл бұрын

@@elizabethonstage i might try azelaic acid again - i only used up a bottle so maybe not long enough :/

@elizabethonstage

Жыл бұрын

@@amyamy8177 consistency is key with this one!!! Find a formula that is easy to incorporate into your daily regimen 🩵 maybe if you find one lightweight enough for your skin, it may be easier to pair with other ingredients for you, and you will stick to it!!! 🥰

I have the most varied azelaic acid experience ever. Somewhere around 2021 I purchased 15% facetheory azeclear serum, it stung a lot but cleared my acne in just a few days wonderfully but after day 5 I developed contact dermatitis on the face from it and anytime I tried using it again no matter how much I diluted it with other moisturisers the same happened. Then I purchased 10% azelaic acid from revox and it didn't sting but it also didn't seem to do anything and I used it for a month. Then about three years later I purchased facetheory again and it didn't sting, maybe a tiny bit here and there and yet it did nothing for my inflammatory acne but it also didn't give me dermatitis. I didn't know about the 2-3month usage to see results though.

I didn't see the results, and I probably wasn't using it enough. I am going to try the Peach Slices soon. Have a great weekend ❌️ ⭕️

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

Hi Alice! Thanks for bringing up this ingredient since is overlooked and underrated for the most part but has extensive literature backing it up! Have you ever tried/ heard of Niche Beauty Lab? I believe is a brand from Spain and they have a very interesting, science forward philosophy as a cosmetic brand. They sell Azelaic Acid 15%; I bought it a while ago and I am now finally giving it a consistent try because of suspected rosacea. 🥴 So far so good! I must mention: the first time I tried the peach slices azelaic acid, it was very uncomfortable and stingy but after consistent use, it worked wonderfully 🎉

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Interesting, I hadn’t heard of them but they remind me of Deciem at first glance (with the different lines/science-based approach!)

@TayshaBruno

Жыл бұрын

@@AliceintheRabbitHole right?! I found them through a european skin enthusiast and I also saw Dr. Maxfield from Doctorly having the bright red bottle (Niche’s Azelaic Acid) in his cabinet when sharing a skincare routine. So I trusted my gut and gave it a go 😂

Hi Alice. Happy Friday ❌️⭕️

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Happy Friday!! I’m so glad for the weekend LOL

I used 10% azelaic acid twice a day for a month and it worked wonders for me. Had no pesky side effects back then either. Calmed down inflammation, breakouts, and redness, but the surprise discovery for me was that it also almost eradicated the seb dem I’d been struggling with for years. Tried so many prescriptions for that, including oral anti-fungals and they only had minimal impact. I’m so surprised by this considering it’s prescribed and sold as being an acne and rosacea treatment with no mention of it being a seb dem treatment 🤯 It truly seems to be a jack of all trades ingredient, much like retinoids and vitamin C. Wouldn’t be without it in my skincare now, but have not been able to tolerate twice a day 10% potency since starting on tretinoin, unfortunately. Hopefully I can work my way back towards that in time. But, I’ve found that even 5% potency is beneficial, just not as much so.

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, yeah I didn’t come across anything discussing seborrheic dermatitis and AzA either! Thank you so much for sharing, that’s so exciting to hear ☺️

I just tried azealic acid and while I experience stinging it's less irritating to me than having extremely dry flaky skin from using enough benzoyl peroxide to actually treat my acne.

I've already been using the Peach Slices' AA, but also wanted to try the Isomers AA. I'm on tret every other day, so how I think I will weave them in is continuing to use the PS AA on tret nights and the Isomers AA on other nights. That way I'm not overdoing the exfoliation or using another potentially irritating ingredient with the tret. We'll see how that goes!

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Ай бұрын

That’s similar to what I do these days, just substitute the tret for adapalene. I do think one of the best tips is to make sure you don’t rush the azelaic acid: make sure your skin is dry when you apply it. It helps a lot!

Azelaic Acid is one of my fave ingredients

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! Is that an online rx service? I can see that being a great option for those interested in getting the results in the literature 😃

@clarissardyas

Жыл бұрын

​@@AliceintheRabbitHole Dermatica is an online RX system. The azelaic 20% is without a prescription and I'm also not a part of their online rx system. It's listed in their "Products" section. I'm not sure how they're doing it, but I'm happy about it 😋

i love azelaic acid but i just can’t use it in the morning esp in the summer bc products with the proper percent always are on the thicker side. the one i use is the theramid azid and it’s 15% and they even ship to the us!

Azelaic acid worked wonders for me in terms of hyperpigmentation after spots as someone with darker skin. Here in Australia we have access to Finacea (15%) and AzClear (20%) OTC though a lot of people believe finacea's delivery method is superior.

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@emilywood6830

Жыл бұрын

Have you tired both? I like Finacea better in terms of how it feels

I have been using the paulas choice azelaic acid for years and love it, it has been great at preventing breakouts and also clearing away the red bumps. I'm a doctor and Azelaic is on our acne treatment guidelines as a third line alternative for mild acne to those that cannot tolerate BP, adapalene/ tret and pregnancy. Most people ask for differin and epiduo, so I have never actually prescribed it though.

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

That makes so much sense as far as the diagnostic line up! Thank you so much for sharing. Do you use it in addition to other actives?

@lavayuki

Жыл бұрын

@@AliceintheRabbitHole Yes I use it with the Paulas choice BHA and it is fine. I find that it works with all my actives like vitamin c, arbutin, faded topicals serum without any irritation. The only thing I don't use it with is retinol or lactic acid

I’m currently using Naturium Azelaic acid Emulsion 10% and I must say it’s wonderful for hormonal acne and tiny bumps. When I first started, I used it everyday for a month and I didn’t get any hormonal acne. I mean my face was so smooth. Since then I have reduced it to 3 to 4 times a week and I don’t have any issues with acne anymore. I stopped using it for almost a month and my breakout came right back. Azelaic acid at 10% is my holy grail!!! I used Facetheory 15% azeclear and it didn’t work as well and it stungggg!

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow thank you for sharing! Your system of “start daily and decrease” makes more sense to me in the context of the studies. Very smart approach!

AA is the only thing that has finally kept my blackheads at bay. And I used SA religiously and still had to manually extract those suckers 3-4 times a month. Now that’s cut in half at least and I don’t even use it every day

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, thank you so much for sharing! Yeah I too have always felt like SA doesn’t do enough on its own (although I’m jealous of those for whom it works on its own lol.)

Personally I like Niacinamide more than Azelaic Acid, niacinamide works at a lower concentration and is easier to find as it seems to incorporate well into a lot of formula. In my country the most available in those small tubes of gel, which kinda leave a film when applying because they are supposed to be spot treatment. I haven't tried azelaic acid myself, as it got introduced to me after I have recovered from my worst acne breakout, my acnes are cleared out, the blemish are barely visible. One star ingredient that did save my face is mugwort (artemisia annua), 3 years ago I finished three bottles of the Missha time revolution artemisia essence, the fourth got leaked by half when I was travelling. At this point i'm new to skincare and have not heard of niacinamide or retinol, so I'm confident that the ingredient really healed my damaged skin barrier. As of now mugwort has not reached the level of recognition of Cica (centella asiatica & madecassoside) or heartleaf (houttuynia cordata) as a soothing/healing ingredient, but if anybody wants to add a botanical extract into their skincare routine alongside active ingredient, mugwort is a good option to consider trying.

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Yes omg yes, hard agree - and specifically on the artemisia annua variant. I felt a bit “meh” on the mugwort family as a whole until I tried Missha’s. It’s the best hands down imo!

@LouisSaver2012

Жыл бұрын

@@AliceintheRabbitHole Another fun fact: Artemisia annua's extract was discovered as a really effective malaria treatment in 1970s by Chinese scientists based on documents from traditional Chinese medicine. It's derivative is still in use today to treat malaria, such an interesting plant.

I use the 15% prescription gel along with Paulas Choice BHA 2% liquid exfoliant along with my "current" (as in I just ordered a few new toners/essences 🙈) layering routine. My toner, essence and mositurizer (Benton Deep Green Tea Toner, Time Revolution 4th generation, CosRx Snail 96, Laneige Cream Skin Refiner and the HadaLabo gold moisturizer ). I try my best to use Azelaic acid morning and night. Everything plays well together so far :)

@emilywood6830

Жыл бұрын

Oh and I should say I tried the 20% prescription cream and it was okay, but I found it more drying and harder to incorporate into a layering routine. I started using the 20% cream at night exclusively and the 15% gel during the day. Now I just stick with the gel exclusively

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, that sounds like a potent but effective routine! it sounds like the rich humectants are playing a big role too imo. Great routine!

@emilywood6830

Жыл бұрын

@@AliceintheRabbitHole absolutely 💯 My skin loves humectants to balance out the BHA and mild exfoliation of the Azelaic acid

That green hat is so cute 🥰

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ☺️

I believe Skin Actives has come out with an Azalaic acid in 20 percent. And their prices are very very reasonable. I've used their Vit C but like Dermalures better bc it has glutathione in it as well have a great weekend 😊😊

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

That’s a brilliant combo! I do like that some of these OTC products include additional brightening ingredients - it’s a smart approach!

@melindagenitempo2359

Жыл бұрын

@@AliceintheRabbitHole I was sent Neovas vit C. It's good it has a tad of salicylic. I have no idea why bit for folks that really need it it's a lovely one. Neova does tje DNA repair line.

Great video! Facetheory can no longer sell their 15% Azelaic Acid in the US😪. I've been using this for over 2 years, once to twice daily. It has made my skin less sensitive, I'm guessing due to reducing inflammation? The only product I don't use it with is glycolic acid. I can use it with everything else including tretinoin. I still have four bottles, so I can take my time finding another product. Looking at some Australian pharmacy website for a 15% replacement. But might try some of the 10% first. Thank you for the recommendations!! Many blessings!💖💖💖

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

It’s so frustrating tbh. I don’t know why that level is regulated while anyone can walk right into Ulta and get the ordinarys peeling solution, which imo is WAAAAAY stronger! 😩

I just got prescribed azelaic acid 15% for melasma with 0. 05% tretnoin. I really hope it all work and I am willing to give it a few months , 🤞🏼

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a very effective combo!

versed has an aha toner that contains kojic acid and azelaic acid. it comes in a “regular” size and a refill size.

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

I would loooove to know how that combo goes for folks. It sounds great, although my first instinct was “eep .5% AzA??” Granted, that’s Versed’s style so I can’t fault them lol (and they disclose it!)

Geek & gorgeous offers a 20% azeclair system and is available in the US. Would love to hear your thoughts on this derivative ❤

@trick_biscuit7424

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been wanting to order products from them but you have to spend a lot to get free shipping and their prices are so cheap that I can never get to the minimum.

My Tretinoin Formula is 0.1% , 15% Azelaic Acid & 4% Niacinimide and I use it 6 nights a week . In 🇦🇺 it's OTC and in 🇬🇧 Face Theory does a 15% version but I haven't tried it . 😊👏🇬🇧🇪🇺

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great formula - effective levels all around! 🙌

I always wonder how serums like the cos de baha can really penetrate into the skin? I heard Dr Dray talk about how only 4-5% of Azelaic acid whichever one you apply, can be absorbed into the skin. So basically if you use a 15% Azelaic Acid apparently you’re only getting 4-5% absorption of that. I am not sure how true this is and I cannot find the video at the moment but when I do I will link it.

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

I read that study, yep! However, that was one formulation. So it seems that brands are trying to figure out how to increase penetration (and I absolutely do think that could explain variations in efficacy by product)

I know you have done a few videos on supplements and skin, but would you consider during one on diet and skin? (like there is a link between eating vegstables and better looking skin or what not - i think focusing on what would be good for most people would simplify it. Maybe note on can drinking too little water dry out the skin?) I just think that would be cool :D

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

That’s a big topic! In complete truth, the research is limiting kind of as a consequence of how much variance there is in diet as well as confounding variables. But maybe I can figure out a way to discuss the common questions I see? (Ie dairy, sugar, etc?)

@amyamy8177

Жыл бұрын

@@AliceintheRabbitHole yeah that would be great ::D

@robinb1805

Жыл бұрын

My skin cleared up completely when I went carnivore. (including dairy).

So if I have sensitive skin and I have bakuchiol in my routine, how many times a week should I use them?

I just switched from the Paula's Choice azelaic booster to the Cos de Baha 5% azelaic serum due to sensitivity issues (I have rosacea and use it to control non-acne red bumps). I noticed that none of the usual Asian retailers I order from carry it though, just Amazon. I wonder if it's just a spectacularly unpopular product at that reduced percentage. Maybe it won't even work, but I must try.

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Whaaat I had absolutely no idea that they offered a 5% option. 🤯 Yknow, the thing is: that might be a great level for more sensitive skin types. I do wish there was more research into the non-rx AzA levels!

I have not tried this yet, but I am interested. I have very sensitive skin and also am combo/dry. I have a lot of trouble with acids, but you give me hope it’s possible to use this. Thank you.

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

Mmhmm I know the struggle!! My skin wholeheartedly prefers azelaic acid to glycolic/lactic acid.

@stevierysie

Жыл бұрын

@@AliceintheRabbitHole good to know, thank you for the info.

Just dropping this tip, dermatica has otc 20% Azelaic Acid without needing a prescription. Its like $30 with shipping. Bonus: it also contains squalane and ceramides!

@VKat

4 ай бұрын

Just got this! Have you seen improvement? Do you store it in the fridge?

@jhvoorhies

4 ай бұрын

@@VKat it's in a squalane creamy base, so you would not store it in the fridge as there's no benefit to that.

@VKat

4 ай бұрын

@@jhvoorhies thx for the explanation! I'll keep it out of my fridge then. using it to lighten stubborn sun spots so hopefully it works!

You can get 20% at dermatica without a prescription 🥰

I use azelaic acid and retinol at night. Seems to be working well so far

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

I’d say that’s a really good combo for skin that can tolerate it!

@nancymccormick7567

Жыл бұрын

@@AliceintheRabbitHole I use Paula’s Choice retinol and azelaic acid. Tretinoin was too much for my skin. I gave it a good 6 months but the flakiness wouldn’t improve

I have used azelaic acid but never saw any results. Maybe I was not the intended user or didn’t use it long enough? Life is full of mysteries! ❤

@AliceintheRabbitHole

Жыл бұрын

You’re not alone! I think it could be as simple as: no ingredient is for everyone 🤷‍♀️ (the part of skincare that makes it so tricky lol!)

I overdid it on applying some azelaic acid myself as a sensitive skin girlie, so I'm scared to try it again cuz it was bad.. Like huge patches of flakey skin that took so long to repair 🥴I seem to struggle with my acne more in the summer also bc I sweat easily and a lot, so I might have to venture cautiously back tho 😅

@amriddless

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I love the geek and gorgeous derivative tho. Just ordered it from the new US site!

@AliceintheRabbitHole

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I never had any problems with the derivative! Tbh I’m torn on reordering that or the peach slices 🤔

My skin tolerates bha 2-4%, aha 8%, retinol 1.0%, retinal 1.0% and even tretinoin 0.1% BUT suffers terrible stinging/ tingling right after 10mins application of AZ acid. I use the Paula's Choice 10% AZ Booster and its supposed to be gentle but still... not sure its abt the ingredient or the formulation. But it really demotivates me to try more. S.o in the comment suggest putting in the fridge and not apply on damp skin. I'll try it again then.

@AliceintheRabbitHole

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Are you using it with other AHA/BHA ingredients? I would probably try that one alone (based on my experience with the product in this video containing salicylic acid - it’s bizarre how much stronger that feels, and I know it’s not the strength although I left out the details of why I know that 😅). I do think that’s a brilliant tip though, and I already stuck all my AzA serums in the fridge. Hoping application is more comfortable going forward lol!

Alice I have always heard azaleic acid was for redness or certain skin conditions. So I'm confused what this acid is suppose to be good for. I'm confused. Do I need it?

@AliceintheRabbitHole

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Yes! It’s often recommended for rosacea. But as far as the “do you need it” question, I think it’s important to keep in mind that the research used it with high frequency. I feel that can make it a bit difficult to incorporate into some routines (totally speaking from experience if that’s not obvious 🤣). For example, you might have to decide between AzA and AHA/BPO. So bottom line - it’s another option, and imo a good option, but still may not be a necessity for everyone. Hope that helps!

@Kendralovesskincare

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​@@AliceintheRabbitHole Very interesting that they use it with high frequency. That's actually good to know. I'm always wondering what I should use with my HF wand. I will have to try AA.

I really enjoyed the CosdeBaha personally... I'm ALWAYS adding a ton of Moisture into any and all routines so I've never experienced dryness. Love the peach slices, I think it's the most user friendly. The Naturium AA Emulsion 10 % is a really nice, gentle formula too. Also Zeal Sea Supra AA 10% is labeled as a slow release and is quite affordable. The Facetory gives me the most immediate results I've noticed. I've tried so many as my skin personally loves this ingredient. The Paula's choice is a nice texture but too expensive with so many other affordable options. Also the Mario Badescu Clarifying serum is a lighter weight gel like formula but I'm not sure of the percentage on that one to be honest. Curious about The Inkey List option... That's my thoughts on all the MANY AA products I've tried😅

@AliceintheRabbitHole

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Thank you for sharing so many options! The idea of a slow release option sounds very appealing indeed - I’ll have to look into that one!

Isn’t two to three months the amount of time you should really be using most skincare until you should expect to see results anyway ?

@AliceintheRabbitHole

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It depends on the ingredient! Stratia has a pinned post on their IG that clarifies this in a very clear graph 😃

Ive been using the Farmacy 3% TXA toner which has tranexamic, azelaic, and polyhydroxy acid and I almost saw results immediately after first use! Also I arrived in Korea a few days ago and Ive already spent so much money on skinscare since then…😂

@AliceintheRabbitHole

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Haha ohhh how I would be doing the same thing! 🤣 I can’t imagine what it would be like to have the selection there (and I hear the prices are better too!)

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Alice, can you get some help with your sound balance? I know you are not speaking loud, but perhaps you are too close to the microphone? About 20% of your words are hitting the max of the dynamic range and are distorted, regardless of the volume I play it on my end. I also had stinging with azelaic acid at 10%. I was able to get to daily use by adding a pump of Stratia Liquid Gold. Now I use 15% or 20%, which is available over the counter here in Brazil.

@AliceintheRabbitHole

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Oh no, thanks so much for the heads up! Yes I’ll figure out what’s going on

@Ara_origin

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I’ve adjusted the gain by -6db. Hopefully this helps, seems she has been clipping her recording… and not telling me she redlined the audio… 😵

The itching with azelaic acid will go away over time.

@AliceintheRabbitHole

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That does seem to be the general consensus, although a smaller percentage of people did have lingering effects (that 5%) Granted…I think that’s true with all ingredients.

I HATED that cos de baha one. I thought it felt too oily on my oily skin. I hated how it felt so oily lol. I thought it was better for someone with dry skin, guess not lol. The Peach Slices one was my fave too.

@AliceintheRabbitHole

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Oh interesting!! I’m glad you shared that (it’s so hard to guess at what oily skin would/wouldn’t like from my dry skin perspective 😅)

@JessieDubois8

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@@AliceintheRabbitHole I hate-finished it like a week and a half ago, so it’s still fresh in my mind, haha 😂. I’ve ordered Geek & Gorgeous’ one, so we’ll see how that goes lol.

@patbraden4342

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Agree with you Jessica. I have tried a few products from cas de baha. I just do not like their products

@JessieDubois8

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@@patbraden4342 (I’m Jessie, not Jessica. I’m also a guy).

I get stinging from azelaic. 😢

@AliceintheRabbitHole

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I was surprised by how many people reported that! Although they probably should have separated out the “tingling” sensation in that stat… 🤔

@JessieDubois8

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I do too, but only when I shave lol. So I figure it’s more cause of shaving and less the ingredient itself

@moniquelindholm1381

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@@AliceintheRabbitHole it’s a very uncomfortable sensation. But of course I had to order the strongest one I could find from face theory. From the European website. 😳I gifted it to a friend who loves the ingredient and helps her acne a lot.