Formulation Review and Suggestions

Question

I would like to request a review of my cosmetic formulations for three products:

Facial Gel:
- Goal: Control oil, reduce clogged pores, brighten skin.
- Details from expert response: Original formula included Vitamin B3, Licorice Extract, n-acetyl glucosamine, Activated Resorcinol.
- Specific request implied: Seeking feedback on achieving the goals.
Facial Sunscreen SPF 50:
- Goal: Achieve SPF 50.
- Details from expert response: Original formula used a "water in oil" emulsifier.
- Specific request implied: Seeking feedback on achieving SPF 50 and formulation stability/performance.
Body Lotion with SPF:
- Goal: Restore sun-damaged skin, even skin tone, moisturize, and provide sun protection.
- Details from expert response: Original formula included SPF Protect Ultra and Light Cream Maker 1%, Vitamin B5 3%.
- Specific request implied: Seeking feedback on achieving the goals and formulation stability/performance.

Please provide feedback and suggestions for improvement on these formulations.

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Formulation Review Summary

Here is a summary of the feedback and suggestions for your formulations:

Your Goal: Control oil, reduce clogged pores, brighten skin.
Staff Feedback: The original formula is good for oil control (Vitamin B3, Licorice Extract) and brightening (Vitamin B3, n-acetyl glucosamine, Licorice, Activated Resorcinol) but does not specifically target clogged pores.
Staff Suggestions: To help reduce clogged pores, consider adding:
- Zinc PCA 1%
- MSM 3%
- If you have a large number of clogged pores, consider Salicylic Acid EZ 5-10%.

Your Goal: Facial sunscreen SPF 50.
Staff Suggestion: Change the emulsifier from "water in oil" to Water-Capsule 3% for better performance.
Important Note: Please study the usage instructions for Water-Capsule carefully before mixing, as the process is different from making typical creams or gels.

Your Goal: Restore sun-damaged skin, even skin tone, moisturize, and provide sun protection.
Staff Suggestion: To ensure the SPF Protect Ultra works at its full potential, change the emulsifier from Light Cream Maker 1% to either Luxury Cream Maker 3% or Soft Cream Maker 3%.
Staff Confirmation: Vitamin B5 at 3% is appropriate to prevent stickiness, even for dry skin.
Other Ingredients: The other ingredients are suitable for your goals.

Hopefully, these suggestions help you refine your formulations!