Formulation Adjustment for Oily Skin: Splitting Day and Night Formulas
Question
I have oily skin with concerns about uneven skin tone, freckles, wrinkles, and minor acne marks. I am trying to create a single comprehensive formula to address all these issues. Could you advise on optimizing a formulation for these concerns on oily skin?
Answer
Proposed Split Formulations
Daytime Formula (Focus: Oil Control, Whitening)
This formula is designed to help control oiliness and address uneven skin tone and freckles during the day.
- GlucoBright™ (Acetyl Glucosamine) 4%
- Allantoin 0.2-0.5%
- Alpha Arbutin 2%
- Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide) 5%
- Licorice root extract 0.5%
- Pure-Oryzanol™ (gamma Oryzanol 97%, Rice Bran Extract) 3%
- Pure MSM™ (Methylsulfonylmethane) (Suggested Addition)
- Zinc PCA (Suggested Addition)
Nighttime Formula (Focus: Nourishment, Treatment)
This formula focuses on treating wrinkles, improving skin texture, and addressing minor acne marks while you sleep.
- Azelaic Acid (Liquid Azelaic™) 10%
- Hi-EGCG™ (Green Tea Extract) 5%
- Repair Activator™ BG (Bifida Ferment Lysate, Butylene Glycol Base) 10%
- Centella Asiatica Extract (Madecassoside 90%) 5%
- Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (eq Argireline) 10%
- Pal-GHK, Pal-GQPR (eq Matrixyl 3000) 8%
- Apple Stem Cell Extract (AppleCell™ Powder) 5%
Ingredients Suggested for Removal
The following ingredients were suggested for removal from the original list, primarily to avoid excessive moisture for oily skin and to include only necessary ingredients based on your specific skin concerns:
- Vit B5: Considered redundant for oily skin.
- Waterlock: Also a moisturizing agent, suggested for removal for oily skin.
- Vit B12: Suggested for removal unless there are specific issues with skin sensitivity or irritation.
- Bisabolol: Suggested for removal unless there are specific issues with skin sensitivity or irritation.
This split approach allows for a more focused treatment regimen, addressing multiple concerns without creating a heavy or greasy feel on oily skin.
Related Products Mentioned
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (eq Argireline)
Pal-GHK, Pal-GQPR (eq Matrixyl 3000)
Alpha Arbutin (Switzerland)
Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide)
Allantoin
GlucoBright™ (Acetyl Glucosamine)
Pure MSM™ (Methylsulfonylmethane)
Zinc PCA