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Alna

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When to use in a routine

Hi fellow Picky users As i have concerns of uneven texture ,acne and hyperpigmentation i got myself an OTC Azelaic acid cream and was planning to include in my PM routine .I have never used any forms of Azelaic acid before so i need your help on this . So I just want to ask when should I introduce Azelaic acid in my routine before moisturizer or after moisturizer.I wanna use it as spot treatment at the area of concerns. The Azelaic acid that i bought is in cream form and has the concentration of 10% . It's lil bit on the richer texture i got confused when to use as it might not absorb and blend in easily on my face.How do you guys apply ?
Aziderm 10% Cream

Micro Labs Ltd.
Aziderm 10% Cream

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nattyskinfan

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Azelaic acid is an awesome ingredient - exciting! I personally use my azelaic acid before moisturizer (and sometimes face oil since azelaic acid can be drying), and it works well for me. Just a heads up, though, that it can make your skin tingle a bit while you get used to it - just slowly introduce it a couple days a week and work up, and it should all be good!
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Alna

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Thank you for your suggestion . Highly appreciate it.
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Siitha

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I personally always use spot treatment in a last step of night routine, even it can be reducing the effectiveness but it also reduces side effects like irritation due to actives ingredients
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iamfarah36

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After cleansing on dry skin, start with half a finger tip for the whole face. Also check Dr. Sam Bunting’s videos on YouTube.
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Morgas

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I agree with @nattyskin. Ten percent is higher,introduce it slowly into your routine so your skin is not aggravated.Lastly,if your moisturizer is a gel,go with moisturizer first and then the azelaic acid if it’s a cream,you can do azelaic acid first and then moisturizer
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MeliAnn

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I have used Azaleic Acid and I have always used it before my moisturizer.💙
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