Gel Formula for Acne and Dark Spots

Asked by: mii_s082 On: June 05, 2021 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

Hello. I would like a recommendation for a nourishing gel formula for inflammatory acne, headless acne, and dark spots from picking/squeezing acne. I want a lightweight, non-sticky formula. Currently, I only use Aloe Vera Gel (Lite).

Answer

Recommended Gel Formula Additions

You can add these powdered ingredients directly into your Aloe Vera Gel (Lite) base.

  • Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide): Add at a concentration of 5-10%. Start with 5% and increase if needed and tolerated.
  • Alpha Arbutin: Add at a concentration of 2%.
  • Centella Asiatica Extract (Madecassoside 90%): Add at a concentration of 1%.

Mixing Instructions:

  1. Measure out your desired amount of Aloe Vera Gel (Lite).
  2. Weigh the appropriate amount of each powdered ingredient based on the total weight of your gel base and the desired concentration.
  3. Add the powders to the gel base at room temperature.
  4. Stir the mixture for 3-5 minutes to help the powders dissolve.
  5. Let the mixture sit for 15-30 minutes to allow the ingredients to fully dissolve.
  6. Stir again until no powder is visible and the gel is homogeneous.

This combination provides anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial (from Niacinamide), skin-brightening, and wound-healing benefits in a lightweight texture suitable for acne-prone skin.