Azelaic acid has been having a MOMENT lately I’ve actually been using it for…

Azelaic acid is everywhere right now, and I get it, I do, but it's funny to me because I've been using this stuff for years. I went digging through old photos the other day and found pics from life 4-5 years ago when I'm already using this ingredient. So before everyone jumps on this azelaic acid bandwagon, let's talk about who needs it.

it. Azelaic acid is naturally occurring acid that has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and pigment regulating properties. And that's why I really like it. If you're acne prone, especially if you're dealing with inflammatory breakouts, it can be really useful. Redness and post-acne redness are another reason I personally really love it.

be really useful. Redness and post-acne redness are another reason I personally really love it. And when you're left with red acne marks or pigmentation after breakouts, azelaic acid can help with that too. But here's where I think we need to slow down with the trend. Let's say you have completely clear skin and happy skin, and you're adding azelaic acid because everyone's talking about it, because it's trendy, and you probably don't need it.

because everyone's talking about it, because it's trendy, and you probably don't need it. And when your skin barrier is currently compromised, your skin is stinging, irritated, extremely dry, reacting to everything, I would focus on straining your barrier first and then introduce it slowly. And if you're curious about trying it, I listed some of my favorite azelaic acid products

it slowly. And if you're curious about trying it, I listed some of my favorite azelaic acid products in the caption. For my azelaic acid users, let me know which one you swear by. I'd love to hear your recommendations.

For my azelaic acid users, let me know which one you swear by. I'd love to hear your recommendations.

I'd love to hear your recommendations.