Is Azelaic Acid Naturally Found in Wheat, Barley, and Rye?
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Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid found in cereal grains like wheat, barley, and rye, a fact that is often surprising to many skincare users. However, commercially available azelaic acid for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals is almost always produced synthetically to ensure high purity and stability. This synthetic process overcomes the limitations of extracting small, inconsistent amounts from natural sources.
