Formulation Questions: Gel for Oily/Acne/Anti-aging/Brightening Skin and Sunscreen

Asked by: pakawadee2010 On: November 03, 2013 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I have questions about two formulations:

  1. Gel for oily skin, acne-prone skin, anti-aging, and skin brightening. The proposed ingredients are:

    • Azelaic Acid
    • Repair Activator
    • Hyaluronic Acid nano
    • L-Carnitine
    • Distilled water
    • Pro Polymer
    • Phenoxyethanol
  2. Sunscreen formulation. The proposed ingredients are:

    • oil Free Titanium Dioxide Nano
    • Centella Asiatica

Are these ingredients sufficient for a sunscreen formulation?

Answer

Hello,

Regarding your questions about the formulations and the ingredient "Dna":

  1. Gel for oily/acne/anti-aging/brightening skin:

    • You listed ingredients: Azelaic Acid, Repair Activator, Hyaluronic Acid nano, L-Carnitine, Distilled water, Pro Polymer, Phenoxyethanol.
    • Staff feedback: For oily skin, adding Hyaluronic Acid nano for moisture is not necessary and should be removed.
  2. Sunscreen:

    • You listed ingredients: oil Free Titanium Dioxide Nano, Centella Asiatica, and asked if this is sufficient.
    • Staff feedback:
      • Oil Free Titanium Dioxide Nano needs to be diluted in silicone or cream, not used directly as it will be too thick.
      • Adding more Titanium Dioxide does not continuously increase SPF.
      • It is recommended to use Zinc Oxide along with Titanium Dioxide to cover the full UVA/UVB spectrum.
  3. "Dna" ingredient:

    • This was clarified to refer to Repair Activator.

Hope this helps!