Formulation for Overnight Facial Mask for Combination, Acne-Scarred, and Sensitive Skin

Question

I am looking for a formulation for an overnight facial mask. My skin type is combination, and I have problems with acne scars and sensitive skin. I would like a gel-based texture. What ingredients and percentages would you recommend to address these concerns? Specifically, I am interested in ingredients for: Reducing acne scars and gentle exfoliation (e.g., Pumpkin Renew™, Willow Bark Extract, FruitPeel™) Moisturizing (water lock, Double Hyaluron Liquid, Vitamin B5 (Panthenol), Safe-B3 (Niacinamide)) Reducing irritation (Allantoin, Licorice Extract) Antioxidant properties (Repair Activator™) Preservation (Mild Preserved Eco) Enhancing penetration (Reservoir-Tech) And how to create the gel base using Pro Polymer?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Based on your request for an overnight facial mask formulation for combination, acne-scarred, and sensitive skin, and the recommendations provided by the staff, here is a summary of the suggested formulation:

The staff recommended making a gel-based mask using:

Pro Polymer at 1% as the gelling agent.

For the active ingredients targeting your concerns:

To reduce acne scars and gently exfoliate: Choose ONE of the following:
- Pumpkin Renew™ at 7%
- Willow Bark Extract at 7%
- FruitPeel™ at 5%
For moisturizing:
- water lock at 1%
- Double Hyaluron Liquid at 3%
- Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) at 2%
- Safe-B3 (Niacinamide) at 5% (recommended to strengthen skin)
To reduce irritation:
- Allantoin at 0.2%
- Licorice Extract at 1%
- (Palmitamide MEA was mentioned but noted as potentially unnecessary if irritation isn't a primary concern)
For antioxidant properties:
- Repair Activator™ at 5%

Other recommended ingredients:

Preservative: Mild Preserved Eco at 1%
Penetration Enhancer: Reservoir-Tech at 3% (to help ingredients penetrate the skin)

The remaining percentage would be the base (e.g., water).

The staff also advised starting with a simpler formula and fewer ingredients if you are new to formulating, and recommended reviewing the "มือใหม่กรุณาอ่านที่นี่" (Beginner's Please Read Here) guide for basic formulation principles.