taro Azelaic Acid 15%
taro Taro Azelaic Acid 15% lists 10 ingredients on its label, 9 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains parabensContains PEG
Formulation view A high-concentration azelaic acid formulation with benzoyl preservatives and a carbomer gel base. Medium-chain triglycerides provide slip, suitable for acne-prone or hyperpigmented skin with higher tolerance. Note: The 15% acid level is potent and potentially irritating; it lacks extensive soothing agents, requiring a gradual introduction period and avoidance of stacking with other strong exfoliants.
Key ingredients
- BUFFERING
- Azelaic Acid
- FRAGRANCE
- Benzoic Acid
- 增稠剂
- Carbomer Homopolymer Type C
- 螯合剂
- Edetate Disodium
- ANTISTATIC
- Lecithin
- DENATURANT
- Polysorbate 80
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- 溶剂
- Purified Water
Other ingredients
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azelaic Acid | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Carbomer Homopolymer Type C | 增稠剂, 凝胶化剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Edetate Disodium | 螯合剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Medium- Chain Triglycerides | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polysorbate 80 | DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Purified Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Azelaic Acid
- Acne and pigment agent; 15-20% can be irritating, needs controlled release or lower doses.
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Carbomer Homopolymer Type C
- Carbomer homopolymer Type C. pH-sensitive water thickener. Must be neutralized; acidic pH causes irritation. High levels may be occlusive.
- Edetate Disodium
- Chelator to enhance formula stability and prevent metal ion effects.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Medium- Chain Triglycerides
- Not decoded yet
- Polysorbate 80
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Purified Water
- Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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