Alternatives for Reducing Irritation and Moisturizing Without Oiliness

It sounds like the Chamomile Extract might be contributing to the increased oiliness you're experiencing while trying to counteract the irritation from 4-n-butylresorcinol. You're looking for ingredients that can provide moisture and reduce irritation without adding oiliness.

Ceramides, such as Ceramide-2 (which is related to Ceramide NP and Ceramide AP), are excellent for strengthening the skin barrier. A stronger barrier can help reduce irritation and improve moisture retention. While traditional ceramides can sometimes be oil-based, there are water-dispersible or oil-free ceramide complexes available that can provide the benefits without the added oiliness.

Here are some alternative ingredients that can help reduce irritation and provide moisture without significantly increasing oiliness:

• Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A 1%, Water-Soluble): This extract is known for its ability to reduce skin inflammation and irritation. It also has properties that can help reduce skin oiliness, making it a good option if you're concerned about a greasy feel.
• Pep-Calm™ (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8): This peptide is effective in reducing skin redness and combating irritation.
• Portulaca Extract (Purified Colorless Liquid): Known for its soothing properties, Portulaca Extract helps to reduce various types of skin irritation.
• MOIST72™: A highly effective, long-lasting moisturizer that is water-soluble and can be used in formulations for oily skin at lower concentrations.
• MOIST24: Another excellent water-soluble humectant that helps retain moisture and provides a pleasant, non-sticky skin feel.
• Glass Moist™ (Oil-Free Glass Skin, 3 Day Fast Action): This is an oil-free moisturizer that contains a blend of ceramides (Ceramide NP, AP, EOP), phytosphingosine, and phytosterols. It's designed to provide intense hydration and improve the skin barrier without clogging pores, making it suitable for oily skin.
• Ceramide Complexes (Water Dispersible): Products like Cera-Flux VX and Ceracare™ Liposome-3 are ceramide complexes that are water-dispersible. They help repair the skin barrier, reduce dryness and irritation, and can be incorporated into formulations without adding significant oiliness.

Consider replacing the Chamomile Extract with one or a combination of the irritation-reducing ingredients like Licorice Extract, Pep-Calm™, or Portulaca Extract, and incorporating a non-oily moisturizer like MOIST72™, MOIST24, or an oil-free ceramide complex like Glass Moist™, Cera-Flux VX, or Ceracare™ Liposome-3 to address both irritation and moisture concerns without increasing oiliness.