Homemade Formula for Dry, Sensitive Skin After Reaction

Based on the discussion, your proposed mixing method for the formula is feasible with fast hand mixing, as you've successfully done with a similar formula before.

Regarding the suitability for dry skin, the staff provided the following feedback and suggestions:

• Beta Glucan: It is recommended to reduce the concentration from 10% to 3%. A higher concentration is typically used for specific purposes like reducing irritation, which is not your primary concern (dryness).
• Moisturization: If the formula does not provide sufficient moisture for your dry skin, you may consider adding more moisturizing ingredients. This could include water-soluble moisturizers (like Vitamin B5) to the water phase or heavier oils/synthetic emollients (like Jojoba Oil, Olive Oil, or LipidSoft Film) to the oil phase.

Comparing this formula to using pure Squalane (Olive), your proposed formula contains a combination of ingredients designed to address various aspects of skin health, including moisturization, barrier support, and potentially soothing effects. Squalane is primarily an emollient that helps soften and smooth the skin. Given that your dryness resulted from a skin reaction, a multi-ingredient formula like the one you've created, with appropriate adjustments for moisturization, is likely to be more effective in helping your skin recover and regain its softness and hydration compared to using Squalane alone.