Ingredient
Azelaic Acid
Active · INCI: Azelaic Acid
Reviewed by Elysiana, licensed esthetician
How we read it
Not pore-clogging
Not a pore-clogger. Considered safe for acne-prone skin.
Is Azelaic Acid comedogenic?
No. Azelaic Acid isn't considered pore-clogging, and we read it as safe to use on acne-prone skin. That doesn't make it right for everyone, but congestion isn't the thing to watch for with it.
Why we read it this way
Helps clear pores and calm redness; a common acne and rosacea treatment.
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