Niacinamide for dark under-eye circles: how to use it and what to expect
Niacinamide for dark under-eye circles — what it is, how it works and how to add it to your routine without irritation.
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Azelaic acid for dehydrated skin — what it is, how it works and how to add it to your routine without irritation.
Let's be honest about what Azelaic acid can really do, and what it can't.
Azelaic acid gently exfoliates, calms inflammation and fades post-acne marks.
Dehydration is a lack of water (not lipids); skin can be oily and dehydrated at once. This is exactly where Azelaic acid shines: azelaic acid gently exfoliates, calms inflammation and fades post-acne marks. As a result, used consistently, it gently improves the skin for dehydrated skin.
One of the few actives considered safe in pregnancy and suitable for rosacea. Focus on humectants and lightweight water-based textures.
First changes are usually visible after 4–8 weeks of consistent use; lasting results take 2–3 months.
Start 2–3 times a week and build up based on how your skin responds. Focus on humectants and lightweight water-based textures.
One of the few actives considered safe in pregnancy and suitable for rosacea. If in doubt, consult a cosmetologist or dermatologist.
The DermaShape catalogue offers professional products and treatments matched to this concern.