Acne Cream Formulation for Normal Skin: Ingredient Compatibility and Mixing
Question
I have the following formula for an acne cream intended for normal skin. Can this formula be mixed, and could you please advise on the mixing method?
- Salicylic Acid EZ™ 10%
- Safe-B3™ 5%
- AcneBee™ Extra 1%
- Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) ชนิดเบา 5%
- Pure MSM™ 3%
- Zinc PCA 1%
- Calendula Extract 3%
- Disodium EDTA 0.2%
- Allantoin 0.2%
- Bisabolol (German Chamomile Extract) 1%
- SKIN-DEFENSE® V 2%
- Phenoxyethanol SA 1%
- Rich Cream Maker™ 5%
- Water 53.6%
Answer
Acne Cream Formula for Normal Skin
Thank you for providing your acne cream formula.
Based on the ingredients listed, there is a critical incompatibility: Salicylic Acid EZ™ cannot be mixed with Zinc PCA in the same formula. Attempting to mix these two ingredients will result in an unstable product.
Furthermore, this formula contains several potent active ingredients targeting acne and oil control at relatively high concentrations (Salicylic Acid EZ™ 10%, Pure MSM™ 3%, Zinc PCA 1%, AcneBee™ Extra 1%). While these ingredients are effective for acne-prone and oily skin, this combination and concentration might be too strong and potentially drying or irritating for normal skin, which typically requires less aggressive treatment.
The formula also includes beneficial ingredients like Safe-B3™ (Niacinamide) for strengthening the skin barrier and reducing oiliness, Calendula Extract, Allantoin, and Bisabolol for soothing and reducing irritation, Mineral Oil for moisturization, Disodium EDTA for stability, Phenoxyethanol SA as a preservative, and Rich Cream Maker™ to form the cream base.
To create a stable and suitable acne cream for normal skin, you would need to revise this formula. You should choose either Salicylic Acid EZ™ or Zinc PCA, but not both. You might also consider adjusting the concentrations of the active ingredients to be less intense for normal skin.
Once you have a revised formula with compatible ingredients, I can provide you with general instructions on how to mix a cream.
Related Products Mentioned
Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide)
Allantoin
Natural Bisabolol (Brazil Chamomile)
Calendula Extract (Water Soluble)
Disodium EDTA
Pure MSM™ (Methylsulfonylmethane)
Zinc PCA
SKIN-DEFENSE® V ลดระคายเคืองจากธรรมชาติ
Salicylic Acid EZ™ (ชนิดละลายน้ำ)
AcneBee™ Extra สารสกัดนมผึ้ง