Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum

Description

The Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum (30ml) is a gentle yet potent Korean skincare solution specifically formulated to address redness, soothe irritated skin, and improve overall skin texture. It’s particularly well-suited for sensitive and acne-prone skin, aiming to provide a clearer, calmer, and more balanced complexion.

Core Concept & Key Ingredients:

• 10% Azelaic Acid: This is the star ingredient. Derived from grains like wheat and barley, Azelaic Acid is celebrated for its multi-faceted benefits:
  • Redness Reduction: It has significant anti-inflammatory properties that help to calm and soothe irritated skin, visibly reducing redness (especially redness due to dryness or sensitivity, not necessarily disease-related).
  • Acne & Blemish Control: It possesses antibacterial properties, helps to unclog pores, and reduces the formation of new breakouts.
  • Gentle Exfoliation: It aids in promoting healthy skin cell turnover, which contributes to a smoother skin texture and helps fade post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).
• Hyaluronic Acid Complex (e.g., 3 Types of Hyaluronic Acid): This serum incorporates multiple molecular weights of hyaluronic acid to provide multi-depth hydration. It draws and locks in moisture, ensuring the skin remains plump, soft, and deeply hydrated, counteracting any potential dryness from the active ingredients.
• Anua Gentle Calming Complex™: This proprietary blend is crucial for soothing and protecting the skin. It often includes:
  • 7 Types of Cica Ingredients: Derivatives of Centella Asiatica (like Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, etc.) renowned for their healing, anti-inflammatory, and skin-repairing properties.
  • Green Tea Leaf Water: A powerful antioxidant that calms inflammation and protects the skin from environmental damage.
  • Aloe Leaf Juice: Known for its soothing, hydrating, and cooling effects.
  • Blue Tansy Oil: Contributes to the soothing properties and may impart a natural color.
  • Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10): An antioxidant that helps protect skin cells and supports energy production.
• Panthenol (Vitamin B5): A humectant and skin conditioner that further enhances hydration, soothes irritation, and strengthens the skin barrier.
• Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate: Derived from licorice root, it’s a known anti-inflammatory and soothing agent that also contributes to brightening.
• Betaine Salicylate (Betaine Salicylate): Often used in K-beauty as a gentler alternative to Salicylic Acid (BHA), it provides mild exfoliation and helps to clear pores, without being overly drying.
• Natural Green Color: The serum typically has a natural green tint, which is derived from its botanical ingredients like Aloe and Cica, rather than artificial colorants.
• Significant Redness Relief: Actively works to calm and reduce the appearance of redness, particularly that caused by dryness, sensitivity, or minor irritation.
• Acne & Blemish Management: Helps to reduce breakouts, minimize blackheads, and improve the overall condition of troubled skin.
• Smoother Skin Texture: Provides gentle exfoliation, promoting cell turnover for a more refined and even skin surface.

How to Use:

• After cleansing and toning, dispense 1-2 drops (you can gradually increase to up to 5 drops as your skin adjusts).
• Gently spread the serum evenly over your face and pat lightly to aid absorption.
• Start by using 1-2 times a week, gradually increasing the frequency to up to twice a day if your skin tolerates it well.
• Apply in between your toner and moisturizer steps.

Here’s a list of ingredient names for the Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum:

• Water
• Azelaic Acid
• Glycerin
• Butylene Glycol
• Dipropylene Glycol
• 1,2-Hexanediol
• Niacinamide
• Cetearyl Olivate
• Sorbitan Olivate
• Madecassoside
• Madecassic Acid
• Asiaticoside
• Asiatic Acid
• Centella Asiatica Extract
• Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
• Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
• Sodium Hyaluronate
• Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
• Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
• Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
• Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
• Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
• Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
• Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
• Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
• Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
• Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
• Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
• Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract
• Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
• Corallina Officinalis Extract
• Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
• Panthenol
• Betaine Salicylate
• Tocopherol
• Ubiquinone
• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
• Hydrogenated Lecithin
• Allantoin
• Xanthan Gum
• Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
• Disodium EDTA
• Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
• Sorbitan Isostearate
• Tromethamine
• Lactic Acid
• Citric Acid
• Cyanocobalamin
• Melatonin
• Guaiazulene
• Chamazulene
• Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil