Essential Guide azelaic acid

Table of content

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Introduction

Azepur99® Azelaic acid

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4

Background of Azelaic acid

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5

3.1

5

The history of Azelaic acid

3.2

5

The characteristics

3.3

5

Side effects of Azelaic acid

3.4

6

pH considerations

3.5

6

Recommended cosmetic use levels of Azelaic acid

Applications of Azelaic acid

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4.1.

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Azelaic acid and skin prone to acne products

4.2.

16

Azelaic acid and Anti-Rosacea products

4.3.

16

Azelaic acid and skin lightening/brightening products

4.4.

20

Azelaic acid and hair-growth and regrowth products

4.5.

21

Azelaic acid and scalp care

Solubility of Azelaic acid

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30

5.1.

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Solubility Data

5.2.

33

How to avoid crystallization

How to Formulate with Azelaic acid

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6.1.

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How to Prepare Clear / Translucent Products

6.2.

36

How to Prepare Emulsions

6.3

37

How to Prepare Organogels

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Azelaic acid: The Active Ingredient

7.1

38

General information

7.2

38

Azelaic acid grades

7.3

40

Azelaic acid ingredient combinations

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41

Bio-availability of Azelaic acid

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Sustainability

9.1

42

Azepur99® as a sustainable cosmetic active ingredient

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Clinical research

10.1

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Clinical study: Anti Acne European Formula (SC002)

10.2

46

In vitro antioxidant efficacy: H-ORAC and CAA tests

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47

Evidence from other studies

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Market trends

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Discover the world of Azelaic acid

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References

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