Cream Formulation for Sensitive, Acne-Prone Skin

For formulating a cream suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin, the focus should be on gentle ingredients that help strengthen the skin barrier while addressing acne concerns without causing irritation.

Recommended Ingredients:

• Cream Base: Consider using a base specifically designed for sensitive skin, such as Skin Barrier Cream Base (Emulsifier Free). This base is formulated to restore the skin's protective barrier, is free from common irritants like emulsifiers and silicones, and has shown clinical results in reducing irritation and improving skin moisture.
• Anti-Acne Actives: Incorporate gentle yet effective anti-acne ingredients. QD-365 Anti-Acne Complex is a good option as it is water-soluble, gentle, and helps reduce inflammation and inhibit acne-causing bacteria. It also helps with reducing acne scars and brightening the skin.
• Thickeners/Stabilizers: If needed, a tolerant thickener like Sepimax Zen can be used to achieve the desired texture while maintaining stability in the presence of other ingredients.
• Emulsifiers (if not using emulsifier-free base): If you need an emulsifier, opt for gentle, natural-based options like Sucrose Cream Maker™, which is known for low irritation potential and provides a pleasant skin feel.

Ingredients to Avoid:

To minimize irritation and breakouts on sensitive, acne-prone skin, it is generally recommended to avoid:

• Strong emulsifiers (e.g., certain ethoxylated alcohols)
• Fragrance/Perfume
• Alcohol (Ethanol/Denatured Alcohol)
• Harsh preservatives
• Colorants
• Silicones (if your skin is sensitive to them)

Additional Note:

For targeted acne treatment, a product like Mask acne (Acne Pore Pack, Base / No Color) could be used as a peel-off mask specifically for removing blackheads and whiteheads, but it is not a cream base for daily use.

Always perform patch testing when trying new formulations or ingredients on sensitive skin.