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Active Ingredients

Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate

Often labeled as: PAD

The hydrating, non-irritating Azelaic Acid alternative.

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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 water-soluble derivative of Azelaic Acid combined with the hydrating amino acid Glycine. It delivers the brightening power of Azelaic Acid without the chalky texture or stinging.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Reduces redness (Rosacea), normalizes sebum, and fades hyperpigmentation.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Perfect for sensitive skin that cannot tolerate pure Azelaic Acid.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is weaker than Azelaic Acid.

The Science

It is highly effective at lower concentrations because of its superior penetration and solubility.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate

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Aiken
Tea Tree Oil Toner
Toner

A highly traditional, astringent acne toner designed for extremely oily, robust skin. It leverages a potent combination of Ethanol (Alcohol) and Salicylic Acid (BHA) to rapidly cut through surface grease and penetrate sebum-clogged pores. While Tea Tree Oil and Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate provide excellent antibacterial defense, the high alcohol and menthol content guarantees severe dehydration and barrier stripping if applied to dry, sensitive, or compromised skin profiles.

โ˜… 9.5
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Skinmade
10% Niacinamide + Azelaic Acid Brightening Serum
Serum

A highly effective local Malaysian formulation designed to tackle stubborn hyperpigmentation and active breakouts simultaneously. Skinmade avoids pure azelaic acid which can be gritty and irritating, opting instead for Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate. This advanced water-soluble derivative combines the brightening power of azelaic acid with the hydrating properties of glycine. Paired with a massive 10 percent Niacinamide payload, it actively shuts down melanin transfer and reduces surface oil pools safely. The physical texture is a completely transparent, lightweight fluid that absorbs flat into the skin within 15 seconds, leaving zero sticky residue.

โ˜… 9.5
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Skinmade
10% Azelaic Acid + Centella Soothing Clearing Essence
Essence

A highly intelligent, water-soluble clearing essence engineered by Skinmade to completely bypass the thick, chalky, and pore-clogging limitations of old-school Western azelaic acid creams. It utilizes an advanced **10% Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (PAD)** matrix, which covalently bonds an azelaic molecule to skin-softening glycine. This allows the lipophilic active to glide past surface sebum sheets cleanly, targeting overactive pigment maps and dilated vascular redness corridors seamlessly. Free from drying alcohols, it locks down deep moisture while calming blemish heat. The texture is a weightless, water-clear fluid splash that absorbs completely bare within 10 seconds flat, leaving a clean, velvet-satin finish.

โ˜… 9.5
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Skinmade
AZ & Salicylic Acid + Licorice Root Serum
Serum

A multi-pathway targeted treatment that replaces harsh traditional spot treatments. By utilizing Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (a water-soluble Azelaic derivative), it avoids the chalky texture of pure Azelaic Acid. Coupled with BHA and Licorice Root, it rapidly deflates active blemishes and fades red post-acne marks (PIE) simultaneously. The texture is a watery liquid gel that absorbs perfectly without stinging.

โ˜… 9.5
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Skinmade
Salicylic Acid & PAD + Licorice Root Serum
Serum

A multi-pathway targeted treatment that replaces harsh traditional spot treatments. By utilizing Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (a water-soluble Azelaic derivative), it avoids the chalky texture of pure Azelaic Acid. Coupled with BHA and Licorice Root, it rapidly deflates active blemishes and fades red post-acne marks simultaneously. The texture is a watery liquid gel that absorbs perfectly without stinging.