Description -

Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (PAD) is a water-soluble derivative of Azelaic Acid combined with Glycine. It offers the powerful skin benefits of azelaic acid without the irritation commonly associated with it. This multifunctional active works as a brightening agent, sebum regulator, anti-inflammatory active, and hydration booster, making it ideal for formulations targeting acne-prone, oily, and uneven skin tone.

Benefits

• Helps reduce excess sebum production

• Improves skin clarity and uneven tone

• Supports reduction of post-acne marks

• Promotes brighter, more even-looking complexion

• Calms redness and inflammation

• Hydrates while regulating oil balance

• Suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin

• Gentle alternative to azelaic acid

Uses

• Brightening serums

• Acne-control formulations

• Oil-control gels

• Pigmentation treatments

• Spot-correcting serums

• Sensitive skin formulations

• Sebum-balancing moisturizers

Application

• Add in the water phase of formulation

• Can be incorporated in cold or heated processes

• Suitable for gels, serums, emulsions, and lotions

• Works well alongside niacinamide, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, and soothing extracts

Solubility - Water Soluble, (Add directly to aqueous phase)

pH Range - Effective and stable within pH 4.5 – 6.5

Best performance typically observed around pH 5 – 6

Recommended Usage Rate

• 3 – 10% (depending on formulation goal)

• 3–5% for mild brightening & oil control

• 5–10% for targeted acne & pigmentation formulations

Skin Type Suitability

• Oily skin

• Acne-prone skin

• Combination skin

• Sensitive skin

• Hyperpigmented skin

Formulation Notes (Important for Formulators)

• Provides azelaic acid benefits without crystallization issues

• Does not cause the grittiness associated with raw azelaic acid

• Compatible with most common cosmetic actives

• Non-photosensitizing

• Ideal for daily-use formulations