Formulation for Overnight Facial Mask for Combination, Acne-Scarred, and Sensitive Skin

Asked by: rayrai-chi-cha On: May 06, 2017 Product Type: Cosmetics Answered

Question

I am looking for a formulation for an overnight facial mask. My skin type is combination, and I have problems with acne scars and sensitive skin. I would like a gel-based texture. What ingredients and percentages would you recommend to address these concerns? Specifically, I am interested in ingredients for:

  • Reducing acne scars and gentle exfoliation (e.g., Pumpkin Renew™, Willow Bark Extract, FruitPeel™)
  • Moisturizing (water lock, Double Hyaluron Liquid, Vitamin B5 (Panthenol), Safe-B3 (Niacinamide))
  • Reducing irritation (Allantoin, Licorice Extract)
  • Antioxidant properties (Repair Activator™)
  • Preservation (Mild Preserved Eco)
  • Enhancing penetration (Reservoir-Tech)

And how to create the gel base using Pro Polymer?

Answer

Based on your request for an overnight facial mask formulation for combination, acne-scarred, and sensitive skin, and the recommendations provided by the staff, here is a summary of the suggested formulation:

The staff recommended making a gel-based mask using:

For the active ingredients targeting your concerns:

  • To reduce acne scars and gently exfoliate: Choose ONE of the following:
  • For moisturizing:
  • To reduce irritation:
    • Allantoin at 0.2%
    • Licorice Extract at 1%
    • (Palmitamide MEA was mentioned but noted as potentially unnecessary if irritation isn't a primary concern)
  • For antioxidant properties:
    • Repair Activator™ at 5%

Other recommended ingredients:

The remaining percentage would be the base (e.g., water).

The staff also advised starting with a simpler formula and fewer ingredients if you are new to formulating, and recommended reviewing the "มือใหม่กรุณาอ่านที่นี่" (Beginner's Please Read Here) guide for basic formulation principles.