A multi functional ingredient with high whitening and sebum normalizing properties, able to prevent melanin production and significantly improve skin brightness. The glycine content also gives a moisturizing and elasticizing effect. Completely water soluble, it is recommended for oily, seborrheic and impure skin and to counteract melanic spots. It represents a valid alternative to Kojic Acid dipalmitate, Arbutin and Azelaic acid.

INCI Name: Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate

Functions: Anti-Acne Agent, Anti-Aging Agent, Anti-Inflammatory, Brightening Agent, Conditioner, Moisturizing Agent, Sebum Regulator, Whitening Agent

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Organic, Preservative-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Anti-Acne, Anti-Aging, Hydrating, Improves Skin Elasticity, Moisturizing, Purifying, Skin Lightening, Skin Whitening

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Identification & Functionality

CAS No.
477773-67-4
EC No.
470-270-6

Features & Benefits

Product Information

Active ingredient designed to illuminate skin complexion. Thanks to its properties, it inhibits melanin synthesis and reduces cutaneous sebum production. Azeloglicina® improves skin radiance, evenness, cutaneous elasticity and hydration. This active ingredient is suitable for greasy, seborrheic and dehydrated skin types. 

Product Features
  • Brightens overall skin complexion after only 3 weeks
  • Reduces hyper pigmentation of dark spots 
  • Treats uneven skin tone promoting light reflection
  • Sebum regulating activity
  • Moisturizing and elasticizing activity thanks to the presence of Glycine
  • Lightens Asian skin photo types with better results compared to Kojic acid and Arbutin
Marketing Claims
  • Illuminating
  • Radiance
  • Brightness
  • Dark spots minimizer
  • Seboregulating
  • Soothing and softening action

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Skin Care Applications
Use Level
3-10%
Recommended Uses
  • Skin lightening products
  • Anti-aging treatments
  • Hydrating and firming creams
  • Brightening serums and multifunctional formulations make-up, hair care products
  • Sebum Control

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Characteristic
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Pointmin. 60°C
Active Content28-32%
Molecular Weight341.42g/mole
pH7.00 - 8.00
Viscosity3300.0mPa.s
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bacteria Countmax. 100CFU/ml
Yeasts And Molds Countmax. 10CFU/ml

Technical Details & Test Data

Mechanism of Action

Azeloglicina® inhibits the synthesis of melanine by reducing the production of the enzyme Tyrosinase.

Efficacy Tests

In Vitro

  • Anti-inflammatory activity (IL 1α release inhibition)
  • Melanine reduction (Tyrosinase inhibition)
  • Compared evaluation of the inhibition of VEGF (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor) release
  • Depigmenting activity on melanocytes

In Vivo

  • Radiance on Caucasian skin photo-types
  • Radiance on Asian skin photo-types
  • Hydration, elasticity
  • Sebum normalization

Sinerga S.p.A. Azeloglicina Efficacy Tests

Safety & Health

Toxicological information
  • Oral acute toxicity: ≥ 2000 mg/kg
  • Skin irritation: not irritant
  • Eye irritation: not irritant
  • Hypoallergenicity: hypoallergenic
  • Phototoxicity in vitro: not photoirritant
  • Skin Sensitization (RIPT) not sensitizing

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • North America
  • USA

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
18 Months
Storage and Handling

Keep product in a cool place away from light. Store in an air-tight container .