TheOrdinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% Reviews

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• 귀찮구나

  Dec 17, 2021
  Combination SkinAcne Skin

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  Pros

  For people with large pores and oily skin who develop thick skin and excessive keratinization, azelaic acid is extremely helpful in treating their acne. It helps remove excessive keratinization, inhibits keratin formation, and reduces inflammation, which is very beneficial for comedonal acne. It also helps fade discoloration, quickly improving acne-related pigmentation, and has been widely used as a skin-lightening agent. However, azelaic acid is no longer allowed to be used in cosmetic products in Korea. The Ordinary's gel-cream formula is easy to dispense the right amount and is soft. I prefer the cream type over the essence. I have various prescription ingredients on hand, such as benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, clindamycin, retinol, retinal, and tretinoin, except that azelaic acid (20% in OTC formulations) has become very difficult to obtain after it was transferred from Bayer to Leopharma. I eventually had to resort to purchasing it through direct import, as even large pharmacies in regional areas no longer carry it. I'm frustrated because the authorities seem to be putting pressure on Leopharma. The reason I'm frustrated is that I have an isotretinoin allergy and cannot take it, the over-the-counter products I have don't solve the problem (even salicylic acid is in low concentrations, so I had to import it), and physical treatments at the dermatologist have their limits. I faithfully follow my skincare routine, but without completely destroying the sebaceous glands, it's just a matter of extractions and peeling, which is why I waited a week to receive the imported product. I also imported tretinoin because it's much cheaper to buy it directly than to get a prescription. And the very next day after applying it, the inflammation was reduced by half, which made me both happy and frustrated again.

  Cons

  When the item is in stock on Coupang, direct imports are fine. But if you try to just buy this from the official website, the shipping costs will be a concern. Since there seem to be many people like me, the items sell out quickly even when I try to buy two at a time. I'll probably have to stock up every time they come back in stock. If I'm frustrated, Leopharma should just make Azelaic acid more readily available, you bastards.

  Tip

  If you can't control the dosage, you may experience the same stinging sensation as with tretinoin. Gradually increase the amount and use it similarly to tretinoin - mix it with a moisturizer, apply a generous amount of moisturizer beforehand, or use it only in targeted areas. If you're using it for general skin brightening and not for severe breakouts, don't use it too frequently. It can have the opposite effect on people with thin skin, as it inhibits keratinization. The visible effects may be similar to tretinoin, so make sure to moisturize well after using it, or your skin will feel dry the next day. There's no photosensitivity, so you can use it in the morning, and it's fine to use with other antioxidant products (not retinol). But since it is still an irritant, be mindful of your skin's tolerance. Some have mentioned the ingredients, but unless you have specific concerns about potentially harmful components, you don't need to worry too much. Phenoxyethanol is a stable preservative, and without emulsifiers like dimethicone or triethanolamine, the azelaic acid cream would be very dry and powdery. If you dislike that, you'd have to get the pharmaceutical-grade version, but it's curious that people are okay with the preservatives in the drug form but not the cosmetic one.

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