Formulation Advice for Oily Skin

Based on your initial ingredient list and the feedback regarding oily skin, it is recommended to avoid using heavy oils and butters such as Coconut oil, Cocoa butter, and Shea butter in your formulation. These can add excess oil to skin that is already prone to oiliness.

Instead, focus on ingredients known to help control sebum production and reduce inflammation often associated with oily and acne-prone skin. Suitable active ingredients include:

• Zinc PCA: Helps reduce skin oiliness and supports wound healing.
• Pure MSM: Assists in controlling the production of oil from sebaceous glands.
• Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide): Reduces facial oiliness, improves skin barrier function, and can help with redness and hyperpigmentation.
• Licorice Extract: Known for reducing inflammation, irritation, and oiliness.

For the cream base, opt for non-oily options:

• A gel base using a gel maker like Pro Polymer™. This creates a light, non-sticky texture suitable for oily skin.
• A silicone-based cream using an emulsifier like Warp Cream Maker™. This results in a fast-absorbing cream with a smooth, dry finish.

By using these recommended ingredients and bases, you can create a formulation better suited to manage oiliness and improve the condition of oily skin.