Azaelic Acid

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Azelaic acid is an essential acid that has emerged to answer most skin problems . Through several researches , it has been proven to treat even the most common skin problems . This will discuss Azelaic acid and its capabilities in treating skin illnesses

Azelaic Acid

Introduction

In this present era of innovations , new discoveries continue to emerge Scientists , researchers , and even individuals continue to experiment and try new stuff that will answer their inquisitiveness or needs

. In the field of skin care , an acid has been found and considered to be an effective cure for most common skin problems . This acid is known as Azelaic acid . Since its discovery , many beauty product manufacturers are adding it as an ingredient

Azelaic Acid : Definition

Azelaic acid is a saturated dicarboxylic acid that occurs naturally in wide variety of whole grains such as rye , barley , and wheat (Azelaic Acid Information , 2008 , n .p . It has a yellowish- to white-powder appearance (MSN Encarta , 2008 . Small amount of Azelaic acid can also be found in the human body . Generally , an acid is characterized to be sour and corrosive . However , and Azelaic acid is one that is weak and non-corrosive . Thus , it is safe to be applied on the skin

Benefits of Azelaic Acid

Azelaic Acid has been commonly used as treatment for skin cancer and other diss of the skin (MSN Encarta , 2008 . Researches also show that Azelaic acid is an effective antibacterial (Azelaic Acid Information , 2008 . This is so because the acid is helpful is destroying and reducing the growth of bacteria . Commonly , Azelaic Acid has been used as a treatment and prevention for acne , pimples , and blackheads This is so because Azelaic acid is capable of destroying the bacteria that causes acne , clearing the pores of the skin , and reducing the keratin (Azelaic Acid Information , 2008 . Notably , a keratin is a natural substance that also contributes in the development of acne

Azelaic acid has also been proven to be effective in repairing skin discoloration by efficiently destroying the free radicals and reducing inflammation . Free radicals are atoms or molecules that attack the cell membranes ' structure that will create metabolic waste products such as lipofuscins (Klatz Goldman , 2003 . An excess of the lipofuscins has been shown to cause skin darkening or age- spots ' because they are only visible on certain parts of the skin (Klatz and Goldman , 2003 ,

br 23 . Furthermore , Azelaic acid effectively reduces the pigmentation of the skin . Thus , Azelaic acid is good also for those who are bothered by their dark skin

In addition , Azelaic acid is good for those people suffering from melasma . Melasma is derived from Greek word melas ' which means black it is characterized as blotchy , irregularly patterned , brown or sometimes grey- brown hyper-melanosis of the face and occasionally evident on the neck (Katsambas , Stratigos Lotti , 2003 ,

. 336 . Being an acid and antibacterial , Azelaic acid is operative in moderating noticeable scars and spots caused by acne . Moreover...