Cream Formulation for Steroid-Damaged Skin: Ingredient Compatibility and Adjustments
Asked by: borifle
On: October 20, 2015
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
I am developing a cream formulation for my mother who has thin, inflamed skin due to long-term steroid use. I plan to use a cream base with 2% Luxury Cream Maker™. I want to add the following ingredients:
- nano silver Pure™
- Ceramide Complex
- Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
- Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A)
I have also ordered MOIST72 as recommended.
I have a few questions:
- Can nano silver Pure™ and Ceramide Complex be used together in this formulation?
- Is adding Vitamin B12 and Licorice Extract potentially "too much" for this delicate skin condition?
- Are my proposed formula steps and mixing method generally correct?
- Is adding MOIST72 suitable for this formulation and skin type, especially considering the steroid damage?
Answer
Based on the conversation with the staff:
- Yes, nano silver Pure™ and Ceramide Complex can be used together in your formulation.
- Regarding adding Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) and Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A), the staff mentioned that whether it's "too much" depends on the specific characteristics of the skin inflammation. However, given your mother's condition (thin and inflamed skin due to long-term steroid use), the staff strongly recommended adding a moisturizer like MOIST72, especially if there is dryness or peeling. You have confirmed that you will add MOIST72, which is a good approach for improving skin barrier function and hydration, crucial for steroid-damaged skin. While Vitamin B12 and Licorice Extract can offer additional anti-inflammatory benefits, focusing on barrier repair and hydration (with Ceramide Complex and MOIST72) is key for this type of skin. You could potentially add these later if needed, starting with the base formula plus Ceramide Complex, nano silver, and MOIST72.
- The formula steps and mixing method you provided are generally correct. The staff noted that the percentage of Luxury Cream Maker™ at 2% might be slightly low for achieving sufficient thickness and suggested increasing it to 3% if needed, but it's fine if you achieve the desired consistency at 2%.
In summary, the combination of nano silver Pure™ and Ceramide Complex is compatible. Your base formula and steps are correct with a note on the emulsifier percentage. For your mother's steroid-damaged skin, adding MOIST72 as you plan is highly recommended for hydration and barrier repair. Adding Vitamin B12 and Licorice Extract is possible but might be secondary to focusing on barrier repair first.
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