Enhancing Underarm Toner Formula (Oil Control, Pore Tightening, Brightening)

Additional Recommendations for Underarm Toner

For your existing underarm toner formula, to enhance its effectiveness in oil control, pore tightening, and skin brightening, you can consider adding the following ingredients:

• Oil Control and Pore Tightening: We recommend using Zinc PCA, which has properties to help control skin oiliness, reduce inflammation, and aid skin healing (such as acne scars). It also stimulates collagen production, which may help improve the appearance of pores. Use at a concentration of 0.2-1.0% (for oiliness/acne reduction, 1.0% is recommended).
• Skin Brightening: We recommend using Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide), a high-purity Vitamin B3 that helps reduce redness/dark spots (hyperpigmentation) and brightens the skin. It can be used at a concentration of 1-10% (5% is recommended, or up to 10% for Safe-B3™).

Adding Extracts and Essential Oils:

• Extracts: Certain extracts can be added for additional properties, such as Cucumber Extract, which helps soothe and reduce skin irritation. Use at a concentration of 3-5%. You should check the specific properties of each extract (e.g., for skin benefits or fragrance).
• Essential Oils: These can be added for fragrance but should be used in very low concentrations and tested for irritation beforehand, as the underarm skin is sensitive. Some essential oils may cause irritation.

Example Formula Adjustment (referencing the original formula with LipidSoft Deo as a main component):

Slightly reduce the amount of water or alcohol in your formula to make space for the new ingredients you wish to add, ensuring the total percentage remains 100%. Also, consider the compatibility of all ingredients.