{"product_id":"skin1004-madagascar-centella-azelaic-acid-10-ampoule-30ml","title":"Madagascar Centella Azelaic Acid 10 Ampoule 30ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Azelaic Acid 10 Ampoule is a lightweight Korean treatment for breakouts, post-blemish marks, visible redness, uneven texture and excess oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the centre of the formula is 10% azelaic acid, combined with two azelaic-acid derivatives — 1% Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate and 0.5% Azelamide MEA — creating SKIN1004's 11.5% 3X Azelaic Active Formula.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAzelaic acid is particularly useful when several concerns overlap. Perhaps you still get blemishes, but you're equally frustrated by the red or brown marks they leave behind. Or your skin becomes oily and congested but is sensitive enough that constantly adding stronger exfoliating acids makes things worse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ampoule gives you a more targeted way to work on those concerns while panthenol, Centella, allantoin, beta-glucan and hyaluronic acid provide hydration and skin-comfort support around the active treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watery texture also makes it much easier to fit into a daily routine than heavier azelaic-acid creams and suspensions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspecially suited to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Blemish-prone and acne-prone skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Redness left around active or healing blemishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Brown post-breakout marks and uneven skin tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Oily or combination skin with excess sebum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Congestion and uneven-looking texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Skin that finds aggressive exfoliation difficult to tolerate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Anyone wanting to introduce a 10% azelaic acid treatment gradually\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 10% azelaic acid for blemishes, redness, uneven tone and texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 11.5% 3X Azelaic Active Formula combines azelaic acid with two derivatives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Panthenol, Centella, allantoin and beta-glucan support skin comfort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Lightweight hydration from glycerin and sodium hyaluronate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fresh, watery texture absorbs without a heavy or greasy finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Can be incorporated into either a morning or evening routine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lightweight, watery ampoule that spreads easily and absorbs quickly with very little residue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat makes it particularly useful if you have oily or combination skin, or simply dislike the thick, silicone-heavy texture of some 10% azelaic acid products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11.5% on this formula needs explaining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt does not contain 11.5% pure azelaic acid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKIN1004's 3X Azelaic Active Formula is made from:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10% Azelaic Acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1% Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5% Azelamide MEA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe last two are azelaic-acid derivatives included alongside the 10% azelaic acid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo when comparing this with another “10% azelaic acid” serum, compare the actual azelaic-acid concentration rather than assuming 11.5% means this automatically contains more pure azelaic acid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother useful distinction: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epost-acne marks and acne scars are not necessarily the same thing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf a spot heals and leaves behind a flat brown, grey-brown or darker patch, this is usually post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Azelaic acid is a sensible ingredient to consider for this kind of uneven pigmentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the skin has become physically indented, pitted or raised, that is structural scarring. A brightening serum cannot rebuild that structure in the same way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd if the mark is predominantly pink or red rather than brown, inflammation and visible blood vessels may be contributing. 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