Ingredient Recommendations for Skin Balancing and Nourishment

Hello,

Based on your skin concerns (oiliness, inflammatory and clogged acne, acne marks, and sensitivity/prone to seborrheic dermatitis) and the staff's recommendations, here are some ingredients that can help:

For Oil Control and Acne Treatment (Inflammatory & Clogged):

• Azelaic Acid: Helps reduce acne, inflammation, and marks, and can help with clogged pores.
• Zinc PCA: Helps control oiliness and has antibacterial properties, beneficial for acne.
• Salicylic Acid (BHA): Excellent for exfoliating inside pores, helping to clear clogged acne.
• MSM: Can help reduce inflammation associated with acne.
• AcneBee™ (Royal Jelly Extract): Suggested for dissolving clogged acne.

For Reducing Acne Marks:

• Azelaic Acid: Known for its ability to fade post-acne marks.
• Safe-B3 (Niacinamide): Can help improve skin texture, reduce redness, and fade marks.

For Soothing Sensitivity and Seborrheic Dermatitis Prone Areas:

• Safe-B3 (Niacinamide): Strengthens the skin barrier and reduces redness/inflammation.
• Licorice Extract: Known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
• Atopic-Telmesteine™: Recommended for reducing irritation.
• Phyto Glycyrrhetinic Acid: Another ingredient with soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits.
• Magnolia Extract (Magnolol, Honokiol): Possesses anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
• Bisabolol (German Chamomile Extract): A well-known soothing agent.
• SKIN-DEFENSE® (Beta-Sitosterol): A natural ingredient suggested for reducing irritation.

The staff provided two example formulations that combine several of these ingredients:

1. Cream Gel for Oil/Acne/Irritation Reduction: This formula includes Azelaic Acid, Zinc PCA, MSM, Safe-B3, and Licorice Extract, targeting multiple concerns like oiliness, acne, marks, and irritation.
2. Toner for Clogged Acne: This formula features Salicylic Acid EZ™ and AcneBee™, specifically aimed at addressing clogged pores.

Regarding the ingredients for sensitive skin (Atopic-Telmesteine™, Phyto Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Magnolia Extract, Bisabolol, SKIN-DEFENSE®), the staff mentioned they can be used together to enhance efficacy. However, it's not necessary to use all of them at once. You can start by selecting 2-3 ingredients from this group and observe how your skin responds, then adjust as needed. Using a variety of ingredients can be beneficial, but choosing the right ones and amounts for your specific skin condition is key.

A practical approach could be to use the Cream Gel formulation as a base for overall treatment of oiliness, acne, and marks. You could use the Toner specifically on areas with clogged pores. For the sensitive areas prone to seborrheic dermatitis, you might incorporate one or two soothing ingredients from the sensitive skin group into your routine or the Cream Gel formulation, especially during times when sensitivity is present. Safe-B3 and Licorice Extract that are already in the Cream Gel also offer soothing benefits.

Please consider these recommendations and adjust based on your skin's unique response.

Thank you.