Formulation for Oily, Dehydrated Skin: Pore Tightening & Brightening Cream

The user asked for a facial formulation for oily, dehydrated skin to tighten pores and brighten skin. They proposed a formula which was reviewed by staff. The staff recommended modifications to better suit oily skin and improve stability.

The recommended revised formula is as follows:

Water Phase:

• Distilled Water: Remaining percentage
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride): 3%
• Disodium EDTA: 0.2%
• N-Acetyl-D glucosamine (GlucoBright™): 4%
• Vitamin B3, Niacinamide (Safe-B3™): 2%
• Zinc PCA: 1%
• Mild Preserved™ (Ethylhexylglycerin): 1%
• Pro Polymer (Acrylate Crosspolymer): 1.5%

Oil Phase:

• Perfect-C TransDerm™ (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate): 10%

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in the water phase except Pro Polymer.
2. Add Pro Polymer last and mix or blend until a gel forms. If the gel is too thin, add more Pro Polymer.
3. Once a smooth, desired consistency gel is achieved, add Perfect-C TransDerm™ to the gel and mix until it becomes a cream.