Dermatica Clarifying Azelaic Acid 15% Cream | Lightweight and Fragrance Free Skincare | Gentle and Effective for all Skin Types

Seven months ago I started noticing my skin was getting redder and more inflamed every day. I've had several different, often conflicting diagnosis - mainly acne and rosacea, but the medications and creams I was given by my doctors didn't help. I looked around trying to find a product that could seemed to have benefits to both of these conditions and decided to try this Azaleic Acid. It's very easy to apply - the nozzle allows me to get just the right (pea sized) amount out of the bottle, no mess, no fuss. The bottle has clear instructions for use, start by using it once a day then build up to morning and night. This does create a slight tingling sensation on my skin, but not burning feeling, which from my reading is typical and shows the product is working. It's a very mild feeling and doesn't bother me at all, especially after regular use. I'm careful to space the use of this out - giving at least 10-15 mins before moisturising to avoid diluting the effect of this. This is a product that requires patience. You will not see immediate results instantly. It has taken several months of consistent, mostly daily use, to start seeing my skin coming back to a lighter, more natural shade and for my breakouts to reduce. Luckily, I purchased 4 months ago and there still seems to be a decent amount left in the bottle, so I feel that the £20 I spent on it has been good value for money, as it's lasted quite a while and just a small amount a day, combined with other effective skin care habits, has gone a long way to restoring my skin and my confidence. Very much recommended.

UPDATE ** Used for a month now and I've been spot free ever since. Not been spot free since 2013 due to having sepsis then. My brown patches have faded too. I've never found a cream suitable for my face so I'm sooo happy. Received with thanks - I can only wash with prescription wash due to ultra sensitive combination facial skin, plus I'm a MRSA carrier so constant spots on my face. I thought I'd give this a go after reading feedbacks of others with dodgy skin. Been using it now for 4 days (facial skin bad at the mo) and doesn't seem to upset my skin, skin doesn't feel greasy in the mornings, to early to comment about my brown sun spots and dark bits under my eyes. Will say it's the only cream I've ever been able to put on my face and had no reactions. So far I am a happy 60 year old.

This azelaic acid is absolutely brilliant. I had a one centimetre red blotch on my face which did not respond to treatment such as vitamin E or tea tree oil, which I would typically try first. It seemed to be growing over a couple of weeks and another very small one appeared on my other cheek. After researching, I discovered azelaic acid and chose the Dermatica cream as, though it is not the cheapest, it comes highly recommended and is made in UK. Also it is 15% azelaic acid whilst most others seemed to be 12%. Less than a week, applying a tiny spot to each red area twice a day and the blotches are almost gone. I doubt if anyone else can even notice them at this point. I haven't noticed any difference to spots of sun-damaged brownish pigment which is also reputed to be lessened by azelaic acid but will keep going on that. BTW I suggest you may want to think carefully before buying the much cheaper azelaic acid cream made in a country I won't mention as the amount of azelaic acid in the product is not stated. At the same time, this country does not necessarily stick to required standards which we expect in UK and Europe. I know for certain because I lived there. I'm not saying all generic products are necessarily poor; it depends on the country of origin. BTW I'm female and 75 and have never had the red blotches before. I couldn't identify them for certain but definitely not rosacea. Highly recommend this azelaic acid lotion and hope it works for you too.

Excellent product…really transformed my skin after years of spending a fortune on other products

Bought this as I was looking for a higher concentration of azelaic acid than the one I normally use from The Ordinary. My skin responds well to the ingredient so thought I'd try something stronger. This cream goes on very smooth, is not oily at allnd works well to reduce redness and acne. Fair warning, it may sting a bit over active lesions but this goes away in a few minutes. My skin has cleared up significantly since I using this!

Gave me acne i didnt have! And also ruined my forehead with small bumps I bought it as i was already on skinoren 15% prescribed by my GP and it was AMAZING. I thought this would be a good alternative but i was wrong. Go get Skinoren and don’t waste your money on this one

I brought this cream for a skin out break after reading the reviews but it did not work for me .

Have very reactive skin with rosacea and was always getting breakouts, I started using this and my skin calmed down a lot. I Use this with a plain moisturiser and now I hardly get any redness or breakouts at all. Gently on the skin and No smell to it and it absorbs quickly into the skin. Quite expensive but it does last a long time.