It's taken me months to realise it, but this is my absolute superstar product! I got a tube when it was first released several months ago, having read about the efficacy of Azelaic Acid in treating rosacea as well as plain-old breakouts. I hadn't tried Finacea before, but thought this product might be a better way to try it out - it has 10% Azelaic Acid as opposed to the 15% in Finacea, plus a number of anti-inflammatory ingredients missing from the prescription strengths.
At first, I found the product irritated my skin somewhat. I experienced dryness and some flaking for the first couple of weeks, having eased into it every few nights to begin with. After this period, my skin really improved - much more even in tone and breakouts reduced. Although I already had a comprehensive routine, including BHA exfoliants, my rosacea usually holds it back from looking truly clear. When I use this product, it really pushes my skin to be its best! Although it's a fairly thick lotion, it sinks in immediately and doesn't make my oily skin any worse. I find that a generous all-over application helps the most, whereas spot-treating individual breakouts isn't so effective. Being a heavier base, I think it does contribute to a few extra blackheads around the nose, but it's a small price to pay in my opinion.
Despite the initial success of this treatment, I never really appreciated how much of a difference the one product made for me. I cut back for a while, focusing it on scarred areas instead of rosacea-affected patches. It wasn't until recently that I found an added bonus - it annihilates my seborrheic dermatitis flare ups! I was at my wit's end dealing with red, flaky patches that weren't healing, until I gave this a go on the area. It completely smoothes the skin and eliminates the flakes, allowing me to use sunscreen without worrying about the prominent cakey orange flakes!
As far as I know, this product is only available in the EU and Asia. It is very pricey for the amount you get (30ml - about 2 months' worth), but for me it's worth it. I hope it never gets discontinued.
It's taken me months to realise it, but this is my absolute superstar product! I got a tube when it was first released several months ago, having read about the efficacy of Azelaic Acid in treating rosacea as well as plain-old breakouts. I hadn't tried Finacea before, but thought this product might be a better way to try it out - it has 10% Azelaic Acid as opposed to the 15% in Finacea, plus a number of anti-inflammatory ingredients missing from the prescription strengths.At first, I found the product irritated my skin somewhat. I experienced dryness and some flaking for the first couple of weeks, having eased into it every few nights to begin with. After this period, my skin really improved - much more even in tone and breakouts reduced. Although I already had a comprehensive routine, including BHA exfoliants, my rosacea usually holds it back from looking truly clear. When I use this product, it really pushes my skin to be its best! Although it's a fairly thick lotion, it sinks in immediately and doesn't make my oily skin any worse. I find that a generous all-over application helps the most, whereas spot-treating individual breakouts isn't so effective. Being a heavier base, I think it does contribute to a few extra blackheads around the nose, but it's a small price to pay in my opinion. Despite the initial success of this treatment, I never really appreciated how much of a difference the one product made for me. I cut back for a while, focusing it on scarred areas instead of rosacea-affected patches. It wasn't until recently that I found an added bonus - it annihilates my seborrheic dermatitis flare ups! I was at my wit's end dealing with red, flaky patches that weren't healing, until I gave this a go on the area. It completely smoothes the skin and eliminates the flakes, allowing me to use sunscreen without worrying about the prominent cakey orange flakes!As far as I know, this product is only available in the EU and Asia. It is very pricey for the amount you get (30ml - about 2 months' worth), but for me it's worth it. I hope it never gets discontinued.
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