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Active Ingredients

Octadecenedioic Acid

Often labeled as: Dioic Acid

The sebum-regulating, dark spot fader.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A highly advanced dicarboxylic acid derived from oleic acid. It regulates sebum production at the genetic level by binding to the PPAR-gamma receptors, while also aggressively fading dark spots.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Reduces severe oiliness, clears post-acne hyperpigmentation, and fights breakouts.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A brilliant, non-irritating alternative to Azelaic Acid for oily skin.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It dries the skin out.

The Science

It regulates the hormonal triggers of sebum, normalizing oil without stripping the surface barrier.