Adjusting Oily Skin Formula: Replacing Oil-Soluble Whitening Agents
Question
I have a formula for oily skin that includes oil-soluble ingredients like Activated Resorcinol and Fractionated Coconut Oil. I want to improve the texture and reduce stickiness while maintaining the benefits of whitening, reducing dark spots, controlling oil, and reducing acne. What water-soluble whitening agents can I use to replace the oil-soluble ones in the water phase of the formula?
Answer
Based on the staff's recommendations for the oily skin formula, removing oil-based ingredients like Activated Resorcinol and Fractionated Coconut Oil is advised to improve texture and reduce stickiness. To maintain the whitening efficacy you desire, you can replace the removed oil-soluble whitening agent with water-soluble whitening ingredients.
Ingredients such as Safe-B3 (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide), Tranexamic Acid (Trans-White™), GlucoBright™ (N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine), and Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A) are water-soluble and can help address your goals for whitening, reducing dark spots, controlling oil, and reducing acne, while being suitable for oily skin. You can incorporate these into the water phase of your formulation.