Channel: Dr Davin Lim

Category: Howto & Style

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Description: Azelaic acid is the Swiss Army Knife of #skincare, good at lots of things not excellent at one . . Skin Science: Found in rye, barley & wheat, for the greenies it is pseudonatural. It has anti-inflammatory as well as pigmentation inhibiting properties. Best formulated in a gel with a concentration between 5 to 20%. This compound is safe in pregnancy & lactation. . . Acne medication: Use in the am or pm, up to twice a day. Ideal for hormonal acne, pregnancy associated acne. Best for papular pustular acne, not blackheads. . . Rosacea: works as an anti-inflammatory, can be used twice a day. Much like acne, best for lumps & bumps, does not work for vessels . . Anti-pigment role: Melasma & post inflammation. Up to twice a day. Best paired with ascorbic acid, #niacinamide, #retinol - retinoic acid . . Dr Davin Lim @cliniccutis Brisbane, Australia