Daily Moisturizer Formulation for Acne-Prone, Oily Skin

Hello! Thank you for sharing your formula and skin concerns. You're looking to create a daily moisturizer for acne-prone, oily skin with issues like clogged pores, occasional inflammation, large pores, oiliness, blackheads, and acne scars, aiming for hydration, pore reduction, oil control, anti-aging, and brightening.

Based on the conversation with the staff:

Regarding your original formula and current medication use:
The staff noted that since you are currently using doctor's medication for acne, adding Salicylic Acid EZ to your formula might cause excessive irritation. They recommended a revised formula focusing on skin strengthening, oil balance, and reducing inflammation, excluding Salicylic Acid EZ.

Staff's Recommended Formula (without Salicylic Acid EZ):

• Caprylyl Methicone 10%
• Safe B3 5%
• Snail Secretion 5%
• Ethoxydiglycol 5%
• Ceramide Complex 3%
• GlucoBright™ 3%
• MOIST24 3%
• AcneBee™ Extra 2%
• Pro Polymer 1%
• Licorice Extract 1%
• Phenoxyethanol 1%
• Water remaining (adjust to 100%)

Addressing your questions based on the staff's advice:

1. Pro Polymer and Texture: Yes, you still need Pro Polymer. Pro Polymer acts as an emulsifier that helps combine the oil/silicone phase (like Caprylyl Methicone) with the water phase. This combination will result in a cream texture. SiliSolve is not needed for emulsification in this formula as Pro Polymer handles this.
2. Cream Texture for Oily Skin: The staff confirmed that the resulting cream texture will be light and suitable for oily skin.
3. Mixing Procedure: The correct mixing procedure recommended by the staff is:
   1. Combine all water-soluble ingredients with water.
   2. Add Pro Polymer to the water phase and mix/stir until a gel forms.
   3. Add the oil/silicone phase (Caprylyl Methicone) to the gel and mix/stir until a light white cream is formed.
   4. Finally, add the preservative (Phenoxyethanol) and any fragrance (if desired) and mix well.

Regarding your follow-up question about including Salicylic Acid EZ and AcneBee™ Extra if you stop doctor's medication:
The staff advised that while it is possible to include Salicylic Acid EZ in the formula, it is more practical to use Salicylic Acid EZ as a separate product specifically for treating clogged pores. This allows you to adjust the frequency and amount of Salicylic Acid application based on your skin's tolerance and response, especially since it can be irritating. You can then use the main moisturizing/balancing cream (like the one recommended by the staff, potentially adding AcneBee™ Extra to this base) consistently for overall skin health.

Therefore, if you stop using doctor's medication, you could create two separate products: one is the nourishing cream (similar to the staff's recommended formula, perhaps including AcneBee™ Extra), and the other is a Salicylic Acid EZ treatment product that you apply as needed for clogged pores.