HyphenHyphen 2% Salicylic Acid Serum for Acne Control 10% Azelaic Acid to control acne marks 4% Niacinamide Exfoliat

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Hyphen's acne serum combines 2% Salicylic Acid, 10% Azelaic Acid and 4% Niacinamide, with the title describing it as exfoliating and aimed at acne control and acne marks. The higher azelaic acid level gives it a strong focus on post-breakout redness and uneven tone.

Hyphen's serum reads like a concise acne plan written on a label. Per the title, it carries 2% Salicylic Acid for acne control, 10% Azelaic Acid to target acne marks, and 4% Niacinamide, and it is described as exfoliating. That puts it firmly in the treatment category rather than the gentle daily-glow category, so it is worth understanding before you add it to your shelf.

Azelaic acid at 10% is the standout figure. It is an ingredient often used to help with the look of redness, bumps and discolouration left after breakouts, and it is generally considered friendlier for sensitive skin than many other acids. Salicylic acid adds oil-soluble exfoliation to keep pores clear, and a moderate dose of niacinamide rounds things out with barrier and oil-balance support.

With an exfoliating, multi-active formula, the golden rule is slow introduction. Begin with two or three evenings per week, apply to completely dry skin, and wait to see how you feel the next morning. A mild tingle can be normal with azelaic acid at first, but burning, swelling or peeling that does not settle means you should stop and seek advice.

Seasons matter in India. During the muggy monsoon, oily skin may happily take this serum more often, while the dry months of a Delhi or Pune winter may call for fewer nights and a richer moisturiser. Whatever the weather, pair it with a broad-spectrum sunscreen each morning, because exfoliated skin and post-acne marks both respond badly to unprotected sun.

Compared with a single-active salicylic serum, this one does more on the marks front; compared with plain azelaic acid products, it adds pore-clearing power. The trade-off is that it is harder to isolate what irritates you if something does. Avoid layering it with retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, AHA toners or scrubs on the same night unless a dermatologist plans it for you.

Check the listing for volume, expiry and the full ingredient list, as the title does not mention size. It was listed around ₹584 at the time of writing against an MRP of ₹649. Patch test first. For cystic acne, pregnancy or any prescribed treatment, consult a dermatologist before use.

• 2% Salicylic Acid for pore-clearing acne control
• 10% Azelaic Acid aimed at the look of acne marks
• 4% Niacinamide for oil balance and barrier support
• Described as an exfoliating serum
• Best introduced slowly, a few evenings a week
• Check listing for bottle size

Who it suits

• Oily, acne-prone skin with post-acne marks
• People with redness after breakouts
• Users who already tolerate basic actives
• Those wanting a targeted evening treatment serum

How to use

1. Patch test on the jawline for 48 hours.
2. Cleanse and pat skin completely dry in the evening.
3. Apply 2 to 3 drops, avoiding the eye area, lips and corners of the nose.
4. Wait a minute, then apply a non-comedogenic moisturiser.
5. Start two or three nights a week, then increase if comfortable.
6. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning.