Formula Review and Adjustment for Oily, Acne-Prone, Sun-Darkened Skin

Subject: Re: Formula Review Request

Hello,

Regarding your formula for oily, large-pored, slightly acne-prone, sun-darkened, moderately sensitive skin with the goal of balancing oil, providing moisture, strengthening skin, brightening skin, and not causing more acne, the staff has reviewed and provided feedback.

Based on your skin type and goals, the staff recommends adjusting the formula to focus more on oil control and brightening, while still providing hydration and strengthening benefits.

Here are the recommended changes to your formula:

• Ingredients Removed:
  • Panthenol (Vitamin B5) ExtraLite™ (1%)
  • Natto Gum (5%)
  • Pro Polymer™ (1%) - Replaced by AnyGel™
• Ingredients Kept/Adjusted:
  • Water (percentage adjusted implicitly)
  • Safe-B3 (5%)
  • GlucoBright™ (4%)
  • Yeast Radiance™ (3%)
  • Rice Vitamin (2%)
  • Licorice Extract - Increased from 0.5% to 1.0% (for enhanced brightening and soothing)
  • Cyclomethicone (5%)
  • Phenoxyethanol SA (1%)
• Ingredients Added: (Specifically for oil control and acne-prone skin)
  • Zinc PCA (1%)
  • L-Carnitine (3%)
  • AcneBee™ Extra (2%) (Royal Jelly Extract)
  • AnyGel™ (1%) - As the gelling agent, replacing Pro Polymer™

The staff's revised ingredient list is as follows:

1. Water - ~72% (Adjusted)
2. Safe-B3 – 5%
3. GlucoBright™ -- 4%
4. Yeast Radiance™ -- 3%
5. Rice Vitamin – 2%
6. Licorice Extract – 1.0%
7. Cyclomethicone – 5%
8. Phenoxyethanol SA – 1%
9. Zinc PCA – 1%
10. L-Carnitine – 3%
11. AcneBee™ Extra – 2%
12. AnyGel™ – 1%

Regarding your specific questions:

• Mixing Procedure: The staff did not provide a revised mixing procedure for this new formula. Your original procedure was for a different set of ingredients and gelling agent (Pro Polymer™), so it may not be suitable for the revised formula using AnyGel™. You may need to consult the instructions for AnyGel™ for the correct mixing method.
• Cyclomethicone: The staff kept Cyclomethicone (5%) in the revised formula. This suggests that adding it for slip and texture is considered appropriate for this type of formulation, even for oily skin.
• Yeast Radiance Storage: The staff did not comment on the storage requirements for the finished product containing Yeast Radiance™. You should follow the storage recommendations for the finished product type (e.g., gel, serum) and consider if any specific ingredients require special conditions, although typically the preservative system helps maintain stability at room temperature for the finished product. However, without specific guidance from the staff, I cannot confirm room temperature storage for the finished product.

The revised formula incorporates ingredients specifically aimed at reducing oiliness (Zinc PCA, L-Carnitine, AcneBee™ Extra) and enhancing brightening (increased Licorice Extract, plus Niacinamide, N-Acetyl Glucosamine, Yeast Radiance™ already present), while still providing hydration and barrier support. This aligns well with your stated goals for oily, acne-prone, sun-darkened skin.

We hope this feedback is helpful!