Skin Concern
Bahar
Dry/Sensitive
Anua Azelaic Acid 15% + Cica Intense Calming Serum.
⭐ Main Active Ingredients
1. Azelaic Acid 15%
The star ingredient of this product.
What does it do?
• Reduces acne and pimple formation • Soothes redness (including rosacea tendencies) • Helps lighten blemishes and acne scars
• Evens skin tone
• Helps reduce the appearance of pores
Who is it ideal for? • Acne-prone skin
• Sensitive skin prone to redness
• Those with blemishes
➡️ 15% concentration is effective but strong, so it's necessary to introduce it gradually to sensitive skin.
2. CICA (Centella Asiatica Derivatives)
Generally contains the following components:
• Centella Asiatica Extract
• Madecassoside
• Asiaticoside
• Asiatic Acid
• Madecassic Acid
What does it do? • Calms the skin • Reduces redness and irritation • Repairs the skin barrier • Balances the potential irritation from azelaic acid
➡️ That's why the serum is called "Intense Calming".
💧 Supporting & Moisturizing Ingredients
These types of serums generally contain:
Moisture Retainers
• Glycerin
• Butylene Glycol
• Propanediol
➡️ Prevents skin dryness and softens the harshness of azelaic acid.
Barrier Support Agents: • Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
• Allantoin
➡️ Reduces sensitivity, accelerates healing.
🚫 Potential Sensitivity Points
(General information, I can't speak definitively without seeing INCI)
• Alcohol (high levels can be drying)
• Essential oil/perfume → Anua is generally unscented, which is a big plus ✅
🧴 Skin Type Indications
✔️ Suitable for: • Oily & combination skin
• Acne-prone skin
• Those with redness problems
⚠️ Use with caution: • Very dry skin • Very sensitive / skin with a weak barrier
➡️ It's safest to start with 2-3 nights a week and gradually increase.
🕒 Usage Tips (Important)
• Preferably used in the evening
• Apply 2-3 drops to clean, dry skin
• Always apply moisturizer afterwards • SPF is a must during the day ☀️ • In the same routine:
❌ Retinol
❌ AHA/BHA
❌ Vitamin C (especially L-AA)

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