Cream Formula Adjustment for Combination Skin and Dark Complexion
Question
I am 38 years old with combination skin, experiencing oiliness in the T-zone, a dark complexion, wide pores, and forehead wrinkles. I have a cream formula and would like advice on how to adjust it to better suit my skin type and address my concerns, specifically regarding the oiliness, dark complexion, and minimizing stickiness. I am considering including ingredients like Vitamin B3, GlucoBright, Zinc PCA, and MSM. What adjustments should I make to the oil phase, Vitamin E, and other components like Aloe Vera Extract and Light Cream Maker, considering the potential addition of these ingredients?
Answer
Based on your formula and skin description (38 years old, combination skin with T-zone oiliness, dark complexion, wide pores, and forehead wrinkles), the staff has provided the following recommendations:
- Reduce the oil phase: It is recommended to reduce the total amount of oils (like Squalane and Rose Hip Oil) in the formula, suggesting a total oil phase of 5% to a maximum of 10% due to your combination skin type.
- Reduce Vitamin E: Decrease Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) to no more than 0.5% as 1% might feel sticky on the skin.
- Remove Aloe Vera Extract: Aloe Vera Extract may not be necessary as your skin likely has sufficient moisture.
- Address dark complexion: Add Vitamin B3 (5%) and GlucoBright (4%) to help with skin brightening.
- Balance combination skin and address pores/acne: Add Zinc PCA (1%) and MSM (5%) to help balance oil production, increase moisture in dry areas, and reduce oiliness in the T-zone.
- Adjust thickener: If adding Zinc PCA, increase Light Cream Maker to 1.5-2.0% because Zinc PCA can reduce the viscosity of the cream.
These adjustments aim to make the formula more suitable for your combination skin type while addressing your concerns about dark complexion and balancing the skin.