notes 1. consistency - best outcome when using daily 2. dosing best option is using half the dose every other day for at least 2 weeks *at the beginning you can feel stinging and its normal, it should decrease in intensity over time as it correlates with better skin barrier function *in the first stage you can have blemishes in the blemish prone zones because cleansing of skin begins, if it bothers you, you can do application of azelaic acid every other day or every third day, do not stop!!!!! keep going it will be better 3. use in the evening, especially in the beginning, in isolation without layering other active ingredients DO NOT COMBINE WITH BENZYL PEROXIDE, or AHA AT ONE TIME - > irritation (you can use them separately, at different time of day though) 4. cell turnover should be fast enough, there is no need to use exfoliants
I’ve been using Niacinamide, Alpha Arbutin, Azelaic Acid, & Tretinoin on my face, neck, chest, & arms for melasma & vitiligo and WOW 🤩 WHAT A DIFFERENCE!! I do have to work up to all these ingredients slowly of course but it’s been well worth it!! 🎉
Thanks for this information as I’ve been using all other ingredients and I’m just introducing Azelaic acid 20% strength we can get here in Oz OTC for my melasma & hyperpigmentation. What % of Azelaic acid are you using please? And did you mix any of your other ingredients with AA at 1st? I’m really hoping to get the results you have got 🤞thanks so much for sharing 🙏💗
@@mehh1h I recently bumped up to 0.05% Tretinoin so I cut out all the other ingredients & am getting the same great results. I will add the Azelaic Acid back eventually but the Niacinamide kind of irritates my skin. A couple important things-I don’t wash my face in the morning, I use Aloe Vera Water (Trader Joe’s) on a cotton ball to cleanse. And I’m religious about my mineral sunscreen spf 50. Mineral sunscreen is key because it’s gentler, plus the zinc oxide is great for your skin barrier. It was hard for me to use Tretinoin cuz it’s so hardcore on my skin. So I used Differin (which is also a retinoid but not as strong) for a few months first, then SLOWLY worked up to Tretinoin. It’s been 6 months and I’m just now starting to be able to tolerate using it daily. If you use it on your arms and/or chest, be prepared that synthetic fabrics might give you a rash. I have to wear cotton only. I had decided to spend my time & energy on skincare rather than makeup & it’s great because I don’t have to wear foundation anymore! Don’t be sucked into thinking you have to spend a lot of money on skincare-i only use Rx Tretinoin and The Ordinary. Good luck! Oh! And take progress pictures!! Good luck! (By the way I found out that I had been misdiagnosed with vitiligo-they are hypopigmented scars)
I started using azelaic acid when I was hospitalized for 3 weeks in 2020 for pregnancy complications. It was pretty boring at times and I found it unusually easy to follow a skincare routine. I used The Ordinary’s azelaic acid and lactic acid formulations and I saw a difference in as little as one week. I did use them in conjunction with one another, but it didn’t seem to cause me any problems. Idk if I just got lucky or if it the lactic acid was just a gentle enough AHA that made it more tolerable. I’ve never experienced such a noticeable improvement in my overall skin appearance as I did during that time. (After my baby was born however, the routine unfortunately went into the toilet -figuratively speaking. 😂)
What improvements did it show? I started using it, mostly worried about acne scarring. If you had any post inflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne, did it help with it?
These videos are so immensely helpful Dr. Sam thank you sooo much! I recently repurchased your brightly serum because I found nothing in the market quite as effective as that. It’s truly a genius product! Can’t wait to receive it in the mail and start using it again.
Xtralite is a really affective cream that contains azelaic acid and tretinoin so it’s definitely fine to use both. Dr sherene idriss and other derms have videos on azelaic acid confirming it is ok to use both and that they can actually compliment each other
I'm very naughty I started using it only in the day. Now the actives I use in order are Hyaluronic acid, niacinamide serum, azelaic acid, then my retin a. I seal it all with a cerimide cream. My skin though is flawless now. I worked my way up to 20% by using 10% then 12% AA. Now the 20% i will start with only using it on the a.m. Till I know my skin is ready for 2x's a day. I don't know if I made a mistake as I use a lot of actives at night. I think my order and usage is correct as I did it all slow. Love this channel BTW 😊
I went fully throttle in the beginning and around my mouth didn’t like that.Got dry,itchy and rashes.I didn’t stop though but I used the LRP B5 every night and we are cohabiting peacefully with love with azelaic 😂❤ Just to mention my pigmentation has reduced immensely.
Thank u for the tip Dr. Sam! 😘😘😘 I have a Rosacea & starting to use Cos De BAHA Azelaic Acid for 3weeks now & I have to say I am satisfied with the result. I am thinking of using Retinol 0.5 but afraid to use it, maybe due to irritation.
Wow, I never would have thought that I could layer azelaic acid and retinoids. I have been using versions of both by The Ordinary for years, but always use the azelaic in the morning and the retinoid at night. I will try them together at nighttime. One less thing to apply in the morning will surely benefit the look of my sunscreen and makeup. x
I've started using azelaic acid (skinorean cream) , but my skin tone is becoming darker,it's been almost 2 weeks I'm using this.can you plz reply why? like I'm using it in proper way with moisturizer & SPF
Would using azelaic acid in my skin cycling routine be a good idea? This is how it would look for me- night 1: azelaic acid (exfoliate), night 2: retinol, nights 3 and 4: hyaluronic acid (recover).
Is this actually good for perioral dermatitis? I have heard so, but the ingredients feel like it might be better for clogged/spot-prone skin, rather than dry and irritated skin.
ive layered glycolic acid with zelaic acid since the day i first got it TT because i read azelaic acid doesn’t penetrate the skin unless u use glycolic acid etc
This video has definitely saved me from doing some mistakes. What about layering azelaic acid and niacinamide? Or better do in the morning something like - azelaic acid then vitamid c, moisturizer and sunscreen? And then in the evening niacinamid and retinol?
Thank you for all the advice, I recently started dealing with psoriasis after a chemical burn and after many research I came to conclusion that the best option for me is to start with azelaic acid. So happy to see Hector, you should probably include him more in the upcoming videos ❤
My granddaughter started Paula’s Choice AA she started purging within a week. She wants to know if she can use Hero pimple patches during the purge. Thank you for helping us😊
hello, thank you for this video, it was very helpful ☺ can you use Azelaic Acid together with Hyaluronic acid? If so, which one would go first, how should we layer them?
I tried many creams and serums but I notice with Azelaic acid my pigmentation/melasma is getting lighter. I was not using it daily bcos of my laziness but after watching this video I am planning to use it daily. First time when I applied Azelaic acid it was bit stingy but after few applications now today I feel nothing.
Curious if you use vitamin C in the morning ever? I was advised to use Vit C in am only but that’s when I use my 15% rx azelaic acid gel. I read you could use together but this video says not to do so in the beginning, but instead to use at different times of day (except given Vit C is am only and this doctor said to use Azelaic Acid daily, and not after Tretinoin at night at first, I’m confused about when exactly I can apply athletic acid if I’m using vitamin C every morning. You may not even use the product but I thought maybe you or the doctor might see this and reply. I use my .25 Tretinoin at night twice a week to start, then will try to build up one more night a week as tolerated. I’ve seen some you tubers use A. Acid at night after applying Tretinoin but i think they’ve been using it for quite a while. As a newbie, I’m trying to follow my doc’s advice and hoping it will help me avoid any serious reactions that cause me to have to backtrack on my Tretinoin “journey.”
Ok so I have a LOT of issues. In the evenings I do Tranexamic acid, retinol and then azelaic acid. I added them in one at a time with a couple of weeks per item. My skin has never looked better. Not irritated at all. But I have used lower percentages with nicer formulas. My pigmentation has improved so much, I'm thrilled. I layer thinnest to thickest formula. I feel like the real changes start happening when I added the azelaic acid. My melasma just started to come off in big patches (nearly my whole face was brown). The new skin underneath is not irritated either. I started a skin care routine only 3 months ago (at 58) so I'm pretty happy with the way things are going.
Hi were can u buy your product from pls iam trying to get it but my dr say we don't prescribe them I got malasma for 4 yrs and I tried almost everything pls Advice me and iam 62yrs
I'm getting more acne at same place again and again, first it cured and again I'm getting and again it is curing but again getting acne, this process continues What to do? Can I continue plz someone reply.. I'm using it daily from past 15 days
I started brightly three weeks ago I used it twice twice in one week and the breakouts were huge and juicy and I don’t normally get breakouts like that so I stopped for a complete week. I started again last week just to see and even though those breakouts had healed they’ve gone back to being juicy. What am I doing wrong?
Layering is so perplexing. At night I tend to cleanse, red light therapy, tone, Azelaic Acid, moisturise and then Tretinoin. Sometimes I might add in Hyaluronic Acid cream. But what is correct? Mornings are usually toner, vitamin C, snail mucin, peptides and SPF. Every 2 days I apply AHA before vitamin C.
Thank you! I’ve been using azelaic acid cream (prescription) and read that it shouldn’t be mixed with Retinol. But you say it’s ok to layer it with retinoids. Can you clarify please?
Work your way up to daily use for the best results! You'll be amazed what this powerhouse ingredient can do for your skin. It's our favourite for a reason!
I had used azelaic acid (15%) with niacinamide (10%) for 15 days, everyday, in my evening routine. When It caused irritation, I used it for 4 days a week with niacinamide as usual. The irritation persisted, and after one month, I was forced to stop everything because my skin barrier was badly damaged. Things to note, I did moisturise religiously on every occasion without fail, and I have sensitive acne prone skin. It has been almost 20 days since I stopped using it, my skin barrier has healed, but the acne has remained as is. With new breakouts everyday, and the PIH, everything is on a vicious loop, yet again. Any suggestion would be helpful. Thank you, Doctor. Credible content, as always.
Are you sure it was the AA and not the niacinamide? Many people have issues with nia... just a thought... Also, could drop down to a 10% AA like the one by Paula's Choice.
@@slhilliard You might be right. The thing is, I had used the same niacinamide serum for the past one year, with visible improvements, and without any irritation. But, skin changes, I guess. Or, the application of such strong actives together might have made matters worse. On a lighter note, I feel so jealous of people with resilient skin: they can use multiple potent actives without any palpable repercussions. 😭
Only thing helped me that apply azelaic first thing and wait for 30 min for rest of skincare or moisture to apply! I did that for 1-2 weeks and now my skin can tolerate twice a week and with tret.
@@vaishali65 During the initial days, I too, waited 30 mins for the application of the product. For a few days, I even tried to use the sandwich method in applying the product, nothing helped unfortunately. Skincare is so subjective, and your experience proves it as well. By the way, good luck on your tretinoin journey!
Is it okay to use Pan-Oxyl (benzyl peroxide) facewash with azealic acid (followed by moisturizer + suncreen) in the morning, and then tretinoin in the night?
Can i use la roche toleriane moisturizer after azalic acid and how long i should wait after apllying it , also can i use cisplast cica or uriage cica cream ?
i have so much redness on my skin i use azelic acid in the morning and tretinoin in night i also use glycolic acid in the night twice and avoid tretinoin at that night so please tell me why my skin has so many red spots like acne mark
I use it every other night, I've been using tretinoin for 1 year now and i just started azaleic acid so one night i do tretinoin and one night azaleic acid.
I just bought a benzoyl peroxide cleanser and in fact I see that azelaic acid is better.Because I have CC (closed comedones) and I wanted to include an active ingredient in my skin care even though I knew it's difficult😭. Now should I switch it with azelaic acid or not. Btw I have combination skin.
I use TO azelaic acid (2.5 weeks already) with sensitive combo skinand never had the stinging, it dries down SO fast and no pilling! I started every night right away. Im not using anything else for the moment and it helped with oily and red skin SO much
Same! I'm extremely eczema prone , especially around my eyes. I still suffer from hormonal acne in my 30s with no relief because almost every acne treatment causes an eczema flare. I had finally gotten my acne somewhat under control, but the red marks make me so self conscious. i bought TO azelaic acid and was shocked it didn't make my skin red / slightly burning - for reference, I bought the $20 aveeno "redness calming" balm and it burned TF out of my skin, that's how sensitive it is.
OMG! My dermatologist specifically said that I use 10% AHA then follow it with Azelaic acid. When I told her I got redness and stinging - she said it was just normal. But you said BHA would be better than AHA. Now I'm confused. 😅😳
I have started using metroruboril for rosaceae as my doctor prescribed.After using 2wks i suddenly developed severe swelling,rashes,scaling on my face,then i stopped using it.what should i do now?
I just Starting using azelaic acid its my 3rd day... and there are small tiny bumps on my forehead and cheeks i am worried idk what to do my skin was clean now i have allergy like thing on my face??? Is is normal??😊
@@frenchyfrenchie you should stop using it. Azelaic acid, especially in higher concentrations (15% and 20%) can dry out your skin. Been there, I stopped using it. Focused on repairing my skin. You can use it again after your skin barrier has recovered. Do remember to use a low percentage at when going back to using azelaic acid, maybe 5% or 10% and add it slowly.
I'm on my 5th week of using AA and I'm breaking out so bad. New pimples everyday and hyperpigmentation is not clearing. Should I continue applying it? My derma prescribed it to me together with licorice soap on morning routine.
Azelaic acid stings a lot when I combine it with my neutrogena hydro boost gel cream. Is that normal? Also, is it necessary to apply a moisturizer after azelaic acid? (I have combination skin)
I had been actually using REVOX Salicylic acid and REVOX AA together at night unfortunately it causes breakouts, i thought it was normal so i continue it for 5days however when i noticed it gotten worse everyday i decided to stop using AA then stick to my REVOX NIACINAMIDE AND SALICYLIC ACID fortunately pimples stop popping out on my face as well as the remaining pimples started dying until it fully healed, I guess my skin couldn't tolerate both active acid
Try and introduce one active at a time and only introduce a new one when your skin is tolerant, and make sure you've got a good barrier repair cream to help your skin.
I'm going to start azelaic acid 20%. How long I should keep it on my face. My dermatologist told me to use it in the morning. Should I apply sunscreen or moisturizer on it? Can i go out with just azelaic acid on my face? When should I wash it off after applying in the morning?
Hi Dr Bunting. My serious concern is the redness & rosacea for which i ‘v been using finacea for 6 wks now. But v serious concern is that as soon as i apply finacea, it causes extreme redness depending on the amount i use which is always very little even at its best. And i feel how is azelaic acid recommended to reduce redness nd rosacea if applying it causes more redness ?????
I have a very serious question. When doing my nightly routine, I do all of my moisturizers first and then I put on azelaic acid and then I put on tretinoin and then I let it sit and dry and then I put on another moisturizer on top. But tonight I accidentally put a little bit of my eczema cream, which is Triamcinolone Acetonide in the corners of my lips out of habit because I have eczema there, but then a few minutes later, I feel a little bit of burning, but that’s normal because of the Asake acid but then I look in the mirror and the corners of my mouth are now very light, and when I try to wipe it off, it hasn’t gone away. right now i’ve just wiped it off as best as I can and put on a little bit of lotion in the corners and I’m just praying that it goes away by morning but if it doesn’t do you know what why that happened or what I should do about it?
I used the ordinarily azelic acid it for the first time in the night and when I woke up I noticed the areas I put it on (cheeks and forehead? Looked very white and since I’m of a darker complexion it sacred me so I have not used this product since. Any idea why I woke up with the areas applied looking very white and peculiar?
Can I use this before or after cream ? And can I use my advanced snail mucen power essence from COSRX with this? Thanks x I’m planning to get the ordinary azelaic acid
Thank yo SO MUCH !! my skin never reacted to anything even retinoids so I was SHOCKED when I felt those sensations 😦😦😦 discovered AzAc because of you and will continue my journey with you ! ❤
OMG same, even the first time I tried tretinoin, it felt nothing like I was just having my regular skincare. But with Azac, my skin started tingling and I was perplexed lmao
I’m on tret and hydroquinone. I just bought a azelaic acid and vit c. I was planning on laying them in the morning 🤔 does that sound risky ? I’m trying to treat hyperpigmentation from sun/hormones. I’m so confused!
Hi i have been using Azelic Acid 15 % now iam on 20% for nearly 6 months own it's on i got malasma and i can't see any difference what shall i do please help iam very desperate and very sad with my malasma
I use Azelaic acid + BP every night and I can see clear improvement daily on my angry cystic acnes. My skin become softer and glass skin after 2 weeks using this. The down side is my skin feels so dry that I need to change my skincare from combination oily to dry skin type. Also I layer alot of ceramide cream, I think that's why I can survive haha. Side note I have been using tret before.
Mam I was applying benzoyl peroxide gel since 3 months 2 times a day.. should I apply azelaic acid for my acne scars in morning and continue benzoyl peroxide in night
notes
1. consistency - best outcome when using daily
2. dosing best option is using half the dose every other day for at least 2 weeks
*at the beginning you can feel stinging and its normal, it should decrease in intensity over time as it correlates with better skin barrier function
*in the first stage you can have blemishes in the blemish prone zones because cleansing of skin begins, if it bothers you, you can do application of azelaic acid every other day or every third day, do not stop!!!!! keep going it will be better
3. use in the evening, especially in the beginning, in isolation without layering other active ingredients
DO NOT COMBINE WITH BENZYL PEROXIDE, or AHA AT ONE TIME - > irritation (you can use them separately, at different time of day though)
4. cell turnover should be fast enough, there is no need to use exfoliants
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Can I use benzoyl face wash and then use this after rinsing and drying face?
Can I use mandelic acid
Thank you!
Thanks for taking the time to do these notes, very helpful. Just been prescribed A A & wanted key facts 👍
I’ve been using Niacinamide, Alpha Arbutin, Azelaic Acid, & Tretinoin on my face, neck, chest, & arms for melasma & vitiligo and WOW 🤩 WHAT A DIFFERENCE!! I do have to work up to all these ingredients slowly of course but it’s been well worth it!! 🎉
Omg same but no Alpha arbutin, how's your routine going?
Thanks for this information as I’ve been using all other ingredients and I’m just introducing Azelaic acid 20% strength we can get here in Oz OTC for my melasma & hyperpigmentation.
What % of Azelaic acid are you using please?
And did you mix any of your other ingredients with AA at 1st?
I’m really hoping to get the results you have got 🤞thanks so much for sharing 🙏💗
What your routine , how u manage??
What is your routine?
@@mehh1h I recently bumped up to 0.05% Tretinoin so I cut out all the other ingredients & am getting the same great results. I will add the Azelaic Acid back eventually but the Niacinamide kind of irritates my skin. A couple important things-I don’t wash my face in the morning, I use Aloe Vera Water (Trader Joe’s) on a cotton ball to cleanse. And I’m religious about my mineral sunscreen spf 50. Mineral sunscreen is key because it’s gentler, plus the zinc oxide is great for your skin barrier. It was hard for me to use Tretinoin cuz it’s so hardcore on my skin. So I used Differin (which is also a retinoid but not as strong) for a few months first, then SLOWLY worked up to Tretinoin. It’s been 6 months and I’m just now starting to be able to tolerate using it daily. If you use it on your arms and/or chest, be prepared that synthetic fabrics might give you a rash. I have to wear cotton only. I had decided to spend my time & energy on skincare rather than makeup & it’s great because I don’t have to wear foundation anymore! Don’t be sucked into thinking you have to spend a lot of money on skincare-i only use Rx Tretinoin and The Ordinary. Good luck! Oh! And take progress pictures!! Good luck!
(By the way I found out that I had been misdiagnosed with vitiligo-they are hypopigmented scars)
Azelaic acid has never caused any problems for me. My skin has always loved it. My first one was the Paula’s Choice, which has 10%.
Fab - keep going!
I started using azelaic acid when I was hospitalized for 3 weeks in 2020 for pregnancy complications. It was pretty boring at times and I found it unusually easy to follow a skincare routine. I used The Ordinary’s azelaic acid and lactic acid formulations and I saw a difference in as little as one week. I did use them in conjunction with one another, but it didn’t seem to cause me any problems. Idk if I just got lucky or if it the lactic acid was just a gentle enough AHA that made it more tolerable. I’ve never experienced such a noticeable improvement in my overall skin appearance as I did during that time. (After my baby was born however, the routine unfortunately went into the toilet -figuratively speaking. 😂)
What improvements did it show? I started using it, mostly worried about acne scarring. If you had any post inflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne, did it help with it?
I have not made those mistakes because I watched your videos before starting. A week in now and I’ve been good! Thank you.
Wonderful!
Me too 😊
These videos are so immensely helpful Dr. Sam thank you sooo much! I recently repurchased your brightly serum because I found nothing in the market quite as effective as that. It’s truly a genius product! Can’t wait to receive it in the mail and start using it again.
So glad you're loving our azelaic acid content!
What's the brightly serum for?
Sob, I just layered azaleic acid and retinol a few minutes after I discovered this video 😭😭😭
U can use both. Theyre pretty harmonizing
I use both and I never have problems
Xtralite is a really affective cream that contains azelaic acid and tretinoin so it’s definitely fine to use both.
Dr sherene idriss and other derms have videos on azelaic acid confirming it is ok to use both and that they can actually compliment each other
Oh yikes
Thanks Dr Sam for an awesome concise video on how to introduce AA into my skincare routine. And the best part was seeing your gorgeous cat Hector 😻❤
I'm very naughty I started using it only in the day. Now the actives I use in order are Hyaluronic acid, niacinamide serum, azelaic acid, then my retin a. I seal it all with a cerimide cream. My skin though is flawless now. I worked my way up to 20% by using 10% then 12% AA. Now the 20% i will start with only using it on the a.m. Till I know my skin is ready for 2x's a day. I don't know if I made a mistake as I use a lot of actives at night. I think my order and usage is correct as I did it all slow. Love this channel BTW 😊
Very well organized and educational. Older very sensitive Irish skin fighting rosacea. AA starting this week.
I went fully throttle in the beginning and around my mouth didn’t like that.Got dry,itchy and rashes.I didn’t stop though but I used the LRP B5 every night and we are cohabiting peacefully with love with azelaic 😂❤
Just to mention my pigmentation has reduced immensely.
Thank u for the tip Dr. Sam! 😘😘😘 I have a Rosacea & starting to use Cos De BAHA Azelaic Acid for 3weeks now & I have to say I am satisfied with the result. I am thinking of using Retinol 0.5 but afraid to use it, maybe due to irritation.
Perhaps try Granactive Retinoid - Flawless Nightly Serum would be a good product for you to try as its actively anti-inflammatory.
Your dedication to educate us abot AC is beyond imagination. very humble of you. Thank you.. ❤
A pleasure!
Wow, I never would have thought that I could layer azelaic acid and retinoids. I have been using versions of both by The Ordinary for years, but always use the azelaic in the morning and the retinoid at night. I will try them together at nighttime. One less thing to apply in the morning will surely benefit the look of my sunscreen and makeup. x
You can layer the two but your current routine of azelaic in the morning and retinoid at night is good, stick to that!
@@DrSamBunting Thank you.
I suggest you read the ordinary website to see if their formulation allows to use them together first.🤗
@@b.e.d.e.m. Not really.
How can i add to this as well retinol by cerave ?@@DrSamBunting
I've started using azelaic acid (skinorean cream) , but my skin tone is becoming darker,it's been almost 2 weeks I'm using this.can you plz reply why? like I'm using it in proper way with moisturizer & SPF
Would using azelaic acid in my skin cycling routine be a good idea? This is how it would look for me- night 1: azelaic acid (exfoliate), night 2: retinol, nights 3 and 4: hyaluronic acid (recover).
I need to ask, can i layering the ordinary azelaic acid suspension 10% with Niacinamide 5% serum?
Thank you! I have been using mine wrong but I absolutely love the texture of the brand I have so I will move forward with this new information.
I PUT ON MY SKIN AS THE DOCTOR SAID BUT ITS BURNSS 😢 AND MY FACW BECAMW REDD WHAT SHOULS I SOOO
guilty me. What should I do, I used azelaic and salicylic acid(layering) 😢
Is this actually good for perioral dermatitis? I have heard so, but the ingredients feel like it might be better for clogged/spot-prone skin, rather than dry and irritated skin.
ive layered glycolic acid with zelaic acid since the day i first got it TT because i read azelaic acid doesn’t penetrate the skin unless u use glycolic acid etc
This video has definitely saved me from doing some mistakes. What about layering azelaic acid and niacinamide? Or better do in the morning something like - azelaic acid then vitamid c, moisturizer and sunscreen? And then in the evening niacinamid and retinol?
Is there a problem if I switch between Azelaic Acid Cream and Azelaic Acid Gel according to my skin fluctuations as well as the weather?
Can we layer azelaic acid with other bha's?
Thank you for all the advice, I recently started dealing with psoriasis after a chemical burn and after many research I came to conclusion that the best option for me is to start with azelaic acid. So happy to see Hector, you should probably include him more in the upcoming videos ❤
Can I use the azelaic acid at day time and also use the night cream which is eventone C at night time
I use a cleanser then I use a benzoyl peroxide face wash after that I pat dry and use my Azelaic acid should I also apply sunscreen?
My granddaughter started Paula’s Choice AA she started purging within a week. She wants to know if she can use Hero pimple patches during the purge. Thank you for helping us😊
hello, thank you for this video, it was very helpful ☺ can you use Azelaic Acid together with Hyaluronic acid? If so, which one would go first, how should we layer them?
Yes you can! Hyaluronic acid helps your skin retain water so may even help tolerate a new active like azelaic acid.
I would use hyaluronic first then azelaic
I bought your products and hopefully it helps with my oily skin.
At which age are you supposed to use azelaic acid,DR.SAM??
I tried many creams and serums but I notice with Azelaic acid my pigmentation/melasma is getting lighter. I was not using it daily bcos of my laziness but after watching this video I am planning to use it daily. First time when I applied Azelaic acid it was bit stingy but after few applications now today I feel nothing.
Which one did you buy?
@ skinoren
Can i use azelaic acid on irritated face like itchy rashes and redness once in a while
I'm using 15% azelaic acid in the morning and tretinoin in the evening. Hoping it truly helps with melasma!
Curious if you use vitamin C in the morning ever? I was advised to use Vit C in am only but that’s when I use my 15% rx azelaic acid gel. I read you could use together but this video says not to do so in the beginning, but instead to use at different times of day (except given Vit C is am only and this doctor said to use Azelaic Acid daily, and not after Tretinoin at night at first, I’m confused about when exactly I can apply athletic acid if I’m using vitamin C every morning. You may not even use the product but I thought maybe you or the doctor might see this and reply. I use my .25 Tretinoin at night twice a week to start, then will try to build up one more night a week as tolerated. I’ve seen some you tubers use A. Acid at night after applying Tretinoin but i think they’ve been using it for quite a while. As a newbie, I’m trying to follow my doc’s advice and hoping it will help me avoid any serious reactions that cause me to have to backtrack on my Tretinoin “journey.”
Can I use azelaic acid in the morning?
Ok so I have a LOT of issues. In the evenings I do Tranexamic acid, retinol and then azelaic acid. I added them in one at a time with a couple of weeks per item. My skin has never looked better. Not irritated at all. But I have used lower percentages with nicer formulas. My pigmentation has improved so much, I'm thrilled. I layer thinnest to thickest formula. I feel like the real changes start happening when I added the azelaic acid. My melasma just started to come off in big patches (nearly my whole face was brown). The new skin underneath is not irritated either. I started a skin care routine only 3 months ago (at 58) so I'm pretty happy with the way things are going.
Hi were can u buy your product from pls iam trying to get it but my dr say we don't prescribe them I got malasma for 4 yrs and I tried almost everything pls Advice me and iam 62yrs
When I put it on my skin after a minute, I feel a strange taste in my mouth. I don't know how to describe it. Is this normal?
I'm getting more acne at same place again and again, first it cured and again I'm getting and again it is curing but again getting acne, this process continues What to do? Can I continue plz someone reply.. I'm using it daily from past 15 days
I started brightly three weeks ago I used it twice twice in one week and the breakouts were huge and juicy and I don’t normally get breakouts like that so I stopped for a complete week. I started again last week just to see and even though those breakouts had healed they’ve gone back to being juicy.
What am I doing wrong?
Layering is so perplexing. At night I tend to cleanse, red light therapy, tone, Azelaic Acid, moisturise and then Tretinoin. Sometimes I might add in Hyaluronic Acid cream. But what is correct? Mornings are usually toner, vitamin C, snail mucin, peptides and SPF. Every 2 days I apply AHA before vitamin C.
You should begin with tretinoin. Tretinoin is the most important and active ingredient. After the tret, apply azelaic acid!
Great information. I'm using 8% sulfur and want to add Azelac. How would you suggest adding? Can I layer, and if yes, what goes on first? Thanks
Can you share your experience ?
Thank you! I’ve been using azelaic acid cream (prescription) and read that it shouldn’t be mixed with Retinol. But you say it’s ok to layer it with retinoids. Can you clarify please?
Very useful video. I’ve been using Azalaic acid but not regularly. I wondered why I wasn’t seeing any difference.
Work your way up to daily use for the best results! You'll be amazed what this powerhouse ingredient can do for your skin. It's our favourite for a reason!
Same here, I thought it was a spot treatment😢
Hi Dr Sam burning, thanks before, can I use in the morning, salicylic acid toner + moisturizer, azelaic acid, and then sunscreen?
can i combine my azelaic acid with centella ampoule from skin1004? i have many PIE PIH. i think i should combine my aza with serum 🤔
Hi Doctor, I was wondering if finacea azelaic acid can treat facial folliculitis caused by Malassezia？
I had used azelaic acid (15%) with niacinamide (10%) for 15 days, everyday, in my evening routine. When It caused irritation, I used it for 4 days a week with niacinamide as usual. The irritation persisted, and after one month, I was forced to stop everything because my skin barrier was badly damaged. Things to note, I did moisturise religiously on every occasion without fail, and I have sensitive acne prone skin. It has been almost 20 days since I stopped using it, my skin barrier has healed, but the acne has remained as is. With new breakouts everyday, and the PIH, everything is on a vicious loop, yet again. Any suggestion would be helpful. Thank you, Doctor. Credible content, as always.
Are you sure it was the AA and not the niacinamide? Many people have issues with nia... just a thought... Also, could drop down to a 10% AA like the one by Paula's Choice.
@@slhilliard You might be right. The thing is, I had used the same niacinamide serum for the past one year, with visible improvements, and without any irritation. But, skin changes, I guess. Or, the application of such strong actives together might have made matters worse. On a lighter note, I feel so jealous of people with resilient skin: they can use multiple potent actives without any palpable repercussions. 😭
Only thing helped me that apply azelaic first thing and wait for 30 min for rest of skincare or moisture to apply! I did that for 1-2 weeks and now my skin can tolerate twice a week and with tret.
I can't use niacinamide. Try cutting that out after your skin gets back to normal and try the azelaic acid alone
@@vaishali65 During the initial days, I too, waited 30 mins for the application of the product. For a few days, I even tried to use the sandwich method in applying the product, nothing helped unfortunately. Skincare is so subjective, and your experience proves it as well. By the way, good luck on your tretinoin journey!
Is it okay to use Pan-Oxyl (benzyl peroxide) facewash with azealic acid (followed by moisturizer + suncreen) in the morning, and then tretinoin in the night?
Absolutelty not, this is a terrible the Pan-Oxyl is too much with this
finacea 15 gel immediately improved the appearance of my skin. It has replaced my usual moisturiser
I'm noticing a white film around the nose. Am I not massaging it enough? what else could it be, if not. thanks
Can i use la roche toleriane moisturizer after azalic acid and how long i should wait after apllying it , also can i use cisplast cica or uriage cica cream ?
Can we layer it with niacinamide 10%????
i get breakouts to any product i start. If i stop everything then again i get breakots. Whats the solution?
Hello Dr Sam Bunting. Could Azelaic Acid and Copper Petides use in the same routine ?
Thanks 😅 I want clear directions how to start adapalene and Azelaic acid
i have so much redness on my skin i use azelic acid in the morning and tretinoin in night i also use glycolic acid in the night twice and avoid tretinoin at that night so please tell me why my skin has so many red spots like acne mark
Can I use Azelaic acid 15% in the Am and 20% in pm routine? Could anyone help me with this question please
I use it every other night, I've been using tretinoin for 1 year now and i just started azaleic acid so one night i do tretinoin and one night azaleic acid.
can i apply my regular mosturizer and susncreen on top of it?
How many weeks after I've started to use azelaic acid ( 6%), can I start to use my 30% AHA/ 2% BHA ( from the ordinary) again?
Hi mam... I am started using aziclear serum
But I am feeling burning sensation till ten minutes
Should i stop or continue it
I have no skin issue....bt can i use azelic acid for skin brightning and improves texture?
I just bought a benzoyl peroxide cleanser and in fact I see that azelaic acid is better.Because I have CC (closed comedones) and I wanted to include an active ingredient in my skin care even though I knew it's difficult😭. Now should I switch it with azelaic acid or not. Btw I have combination skin.
I use TO azelaic acid (2.5 weeks already) with sensitive combo skinand never had the stinging, it dries down SO fast and no pilling! I started every night right away. Im not using anything else for the moment and it helped with oily and red skin SO much
Glad its helping!
Same! I'm extremely eczema prone , especially around my eyes. I still suffer from hormonal acne in my 30s with no relief because almost every acne treatment causes an eczema flare.
I had finally gotten my acne somewhat under control, but the red marks make me so self conscious. i bought TO azelaic acid and was shocked it didn't make my skin red / slightly burning - for reference, I bought the $20 aveeno "redness calming" balm and it burned TF out of my skin, that's how sensitive it is.
@@doesnotFemputedid they fade
OMG! My dermatologist specifically said that I use 10% AHA then follow it with Azelaic acid. When I told her I got redness and stinging - she said it was just normal. But you said BHA would be better than AHA. Now I'm confused. 😅😳
Can i used azelaic acid with niacinamide together
I have started using metroruboril for rosaceae as my doctor prescribed.After using 2wks i suddenly developed severe swelling,rashes,scaling on my face,then i stopped using it.what should i do now?
Thank you so much for this, can i use my alpha arvutin in the morning and Azaleaic acid in the night, or vice versa
I just Starting using azelaic acid its my 3rd day... and there are small tiny bumps on my forehead and cheeks i am worried idk what to do my skin was clean now i have allergy like thing on my face??? Is is normal??😊
can azelaic acid be used on a broken skin barrier or would it only worsen the situation? 🔥
I'd really like to know this as well since I'm dealing with that right now
@@frenchyfrenchie you should stop using it. Azelaic acid, especially in higher concentrations (15% and 20%) can dry out your skin. Been there, I stopped using it. Focused on repairing my skin. You can use it again after your skin barrier has recovered. Do remember to use a low percentage at when going back to using azelaic acid, maybe 5% or 10% and add it slowly.
Can I layer hyaluronic acid then vitamin c then azelaic acid?
Can we use salysic acid face wash and then use aziderm 10% cream?Or it is harmful when we use them?
I'm on my 5th week of using AA and I'm breaking out so bad. New pimples everyday and hyperpigmentation is not clearing. Should I continue applying it? My derma prescribed it to me together with licorice soap on morning routine.
Same here...5th week still purging...how is it going now ?
Azelaic acid stings a lot when I combine it with my neutrogena hydro boost gel cream. Is that normal? Also, is it necessary to apply a moisturizer after azelaic acid? (I have combination skin)
Dr. Is it harmful if I stoped suddenly after clear of acne
hi mam can i use it just for antiaging purposes?...i have clear dry skin no acne no melasma no dark spots.....
I had been actually using REVOX Salicylic acid and REVOX AA together at night unfortunately it causes breakouts, i thought it was normal so i continue it for 5days however when i noticed it gotten worse everyday i decided to stop using AA then stick to my REVOX NIACINAMIDE AND SALICYLIC ACID fortunately pimples stop popping out on my face as well as the remaining pimples started dying until it fully healed, I guess my skin couldn't tolerate both active acid
Try and introduce one active at a time and only introduce a new one when your skin is tolerant, and make sure you've got a good barrier repair cream to help your skin.
I'm going to start azelaic acid 20%. How long I should keep it on my face. My dermatologist told me to use it in the morning. Should I apply sunscreen or moisturizer on it? Can i go out with just azelaic acid on my face? When should I wash it off after applying in the morning?
Can i use niacinamide 10% zinc 1% serum and azelaic acid cream 10% in morning and salicylic acid serum at night.....please reply Ma'am
Can we use azelaic acid cream with oral isotretinoin nd salicylic acid face wash ???
I bought your brightly serum and I’m really not impressed. Been nearly 3 weeks and my face is sooo red and sore. 😢
Can i leave azelaic acid overnight? Should i reapply azelaic acid after washing it off (day skincare )for evening skincare
Hi Dr Bunting. My serious concern is the redness & rosacea for which i ‘v been using finacea for 6 wks now. But v serious concern is that as soon as i apply finacea, it causes extreme redness depending on the amount i use which is always very little even at its best. And i feel how is azelaic acid recommended to reduce redness nd rosacea if applying it causes more redness ?????
What about azelaic acid and peptides?
fine together
I have a very serious question. When doing my nightly routine, I do all of my moisturizers first and then I put on azelaic acid and then I put on tretinoin and then I let it sit and dry and then I put on another moisturizer on top. But tonight I accidentally put a little bit of my eczema cream, which is Triamcinolone Acetonide in the corners of my lips out of habit because I have eczema there, but then a few minutes later, I feel a little bit of burning, but that’s normal because of the Asake acid but then I look in the mirror and the corners of my mouth are now very light, and when I try to wipe it off, it hasn’t gone away. right now i’ve just wiped it off as best as I can and put on a little bit of lotion in the corners and I’m just praying that it goes away by morning but if it doesn’t do you know what why that happened or what I should do about it?
I used the ordinarily azelic acid it for the first time in the night and when I woke up I noticed the areas I put it on (cheeks and forehead? Looked very white and since I’m of a darker complexion it sacred me so I have not used this product since. Any idea why I woke up with the areas applied looking very white and peculiar?
Can l use Azelaic acid and Niacinamade together at once
I sweat too much and it just washes off the cream. What should I do ?
are azelic acid cause darkening of skin in the start ???? Plz give me advice,Thanku
Can I use this before or after cream ? And can I use my advanced snail mucen power essence from COSRX with this? Thanks x I’m planning to get the ordinary azelaic acid
I think I'm using too much product I keep getting like a pasty looking film on my face afterwards
Hi doc. How if I used niacinamide 10% paulas choice in morning and azelaic acid 10% evening . Is that okay routine? Thanks!!!
Thank yo SO MUCH !! my skin never reacted to anything
even retinoids
so I was SHOCKED when I felt those sensations 😦😦😦 discovered AzAc because of you and will continue my journey with you ! ❤
OMG same, even the first time I tried tretinoin, it felt nothing like I was just having my regular skincare. But with Azac, my skin started tingling and I was perplexed lmao
Can i use the beauty of josen PROPOLIS SERUM with 10% azelic acid?
I’m on tret and hydroquinone. I just bought a azelaic acid and vit c. I was planning on laying them in the morning 🤔 does that sound risky ? I’m trying to treat hyperpigmentation from sun/hormones. I’m so confused!
Hi i have been using Azelic Acid 15 % now iam on 20% for nearly 6 months own it's on i got malasma and i can't see any difference what shall i do please help iam very desperate and very sad with my malasma
I use Azelaic acid + BP every night and I can see clear improvement daily on my angry cystic acnes. My skin become softer and glass skin after 2 weeks using this. The down side is my skin feels so dry that I need to change my skincare from combination oily to dry skin type. Also I layer alot of ceramide cream, I think that's why I can survive haha.
Side note I have been using tret before.
I changed to Azelaic acid cause I'm sick of tret peeling skin phrase that makes my makeup looks awful even it works great on my hormonal cystic acnes.
Best to have a retinoid in the mix if poss - try alternating AA and BPO in the morning.
@@DrSamBunting Sounds good. Gonna try it!
can it be used with salicylic acid cleanser??
Thank you for sharing these tips! What brand can you recommend for azelaic acid?
Mam I was applying benzoyl peroxide gel since 3 months 2 times a day.. should I apply azelaic acid for my acne scars in morning and continue benzoyl peroxide in night