LipidSoft Dry: Irritation or Clogging at 20% Usage?

LipidSoft Lite and LipidSoft Dry are both emollients that provide a light feel.

Here's a comparison based on the information provided:

• Lightness and Suitability for Viscous Creams: Both offer a similar light feel. However, LipidSoft Dry is more suitable for highly viscous formulas, such as high SPF sunscreens, because it helps reduce stickiness and provides a faster-drying, drier feel. LipidSoft Lite focuses on providing a smooth, easy-to-spread texture for general moisturizing creams, giving a moisturized but not sticky feel.
• Shared Properties (Oil-free, Non-comedogenic, Non-irritating): While not explicitly stated as "oil-free" or "non-comedogenic" in the staff's response, the fact that LipidSoft Dry can be used up to 100% and is described as non-irritating even at this concentration suggests it is very mild and unlikely to cause irritation or clogged pores for most users. The staff clarifies that potential irritation at higher concentrations (above 20%) is a characteristic of the regular LipidSoft, not LipidSoft Dry.
• Irritation/Clogging at 20% or 80%: According to the staff, using LipidSoft Dry at around 20% or even as high as 100% does not cause skin irritation. The information provided does not specifically address clogged pores at these concentrations, but the high recommended usage rate and non-irritating nature suggest it is generally well-tolerated.

In summary, for reducing stickiness in highly viscous creams like sunscreens, LipidSoft Dry is the more suitable choice due to its drying effect. Both are considered light, but LipidSoft Lite provides more slip and a smooth feel for general creams. LipidSoft Dry is very mild and non-irritating, even at high concentrations.