Recommended Ingredients for Combination Skin (45+)

Here are some recommended ingredients for your morning and evening facial creams, tailored for combination skin with an oily T-zone, focusing on hydration, fast absorption, non-greasy feel, brightening, and addressing small bumps.

Morning Cream (เน้นซึมเร็ว คุมมัน ให้ความชุ่มชื้น และผิวกระจ่างใส)

For a fast-absorbing, non-greasy morning cream that helps control oil and brighten the skin, consider these ingredients:

• Sebum-Reg™ (Capryloyl Glycine): Helps reduce skin oiliness by controlling the 5-alpha-reductase process, which can also help reduce acne-causing bacteria. (Usage rate: 0.5-2%)
• TransMoist™ (PPG-24-Glycereth-24): Provides hydration and helps ingredients absorb faster into the skin. (Usage rate: 1-10%, recommended 2%)
• LipidSoft™ Moist (Triethylhexanoin): A light emollient that moisturizes without feeling greasy or clogging pores, suitable for normal to oily skin. (Usage rate: 1-100%)
• Glass Moist™ (Oil-Free Glass Skin, 3 Day Fast Action): An oil-free moisturizer that creates a shiny, healthy look without oiliness. (Usage rate: 1-20%, recommended 15% for quick results)
• Phenylethyl Resorcinol (e.q. SymWhite 377): A powerful skin brightening agent that inhibits melanin production and has antioxidant effects. (Usage rate: 0.1-1.0%, recommended 0.5%)
• Pep-Even™ (Tetrapeptide-30): Helps to brighten and even out skin tone by inhibiting pigment transfer. (Usage rate: 0.5-5.0%)
• Pure-TECA™ Centella Asiatica Extract (TECA 95%, CICA): Highly effective in reducing inflammation and irritation, which can help with small bumps. (Usage rate: 0.1-2%, recommended 1%)
• Pep-Calm™ (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8) or Pep®-CalmMax (Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester): Peptides that help reduce skin redness and irritation. (Pep-Calm™ Usage rate: 1.0-2.5%; Pep®-CalmMax Usage rate: 0.1-5%)
• Portulaca Extract (Purified Colorless Liquid): Known for its ability to reduce skin irritation. (Usage rate: 0.1-0.5%)

Combine these ingredients with a suitable cream base or emulsifier system that provides a light, fast-absorbing texture.

Evening Cream (เน้นชุ่มชื้น บำรุงผิว และผิวกระจ่างใส)

The evening cream can focus more on overall skin health, hydration, and continued brightening and soothing. You can use some similar ingredients as the morning formula:

• LipidSoft™ Moist (Triethylhexanoin): Provides moisturizing without heaviness.
• TransMoist™ (PPG-24-Glycereth-24): Aids hydration and absorption.
• Glass Moist™ (Oil-Free Glass Skin, 3 Day Fast Action): Can still be used for oil-free hydration.
• Phenylethyl Resorcinol (e.q. SymWhite 377): For continued brightening and antioxidant benefits.
• Yeast Radiance™: Helps brighten skin for a radiant look. (Usage rate: 3%)
• Pep-Even™ (Tetrapeptide-30): To help even skin tone.
• MelaninTerminate™ (Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein): Inhibits melanin production for clearer skin. (Usage rate: 0.01-0.1%)
• Hexylresorcinol AF (e.q. Hentowhite): Water-soluble whitening agent. (Usage rate: 1-3%)
• Pure-TECA™ Centella Asiatica Extract (TECA 95%, CICA): For anti-inflammatory and soothing effects.
• Pep-Calm™ (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8) or Pep®-CalmMax (Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester): To reduce redness and irritation.
• Portulaca Extract (Purified Colorless Liquid): To help soothe the skin.

You can adjust the concentrations of moisturizing ingredients slightly for the evening if you prefer a bit more richness, while still aiming for a non-greasy feel suitable for combination skin. Ensure the base cream or emulsifier system is compatible with the chosen active ingredients.

Addressing Small Bumps on the Forehead

The small bumps could be due to various factors, including irritation, clogged pores, or fungal acne. The soothing ingredients like Pure-TECA™, Pep-Calm™/Pep®-CalmMax, and Portulaca Extract can help calm the skin and reduce irritation. Ensure your formulations are non-comedogenic (do not clog pores) by choosing appropriate base ingredients. If the bumps persist, consulting a dermatologist is recommended to identify the exact cause.

Remember to follow the specific mixing instructions and usage rates for each ingredient as provided in their descriptions for best results and stability.