Questions about Cleansing Oil Formula (LipidSoft Palm % and Preservative)

Regarding your questions about the cleansing oil formula:

1. LipidSoft™ Palm Percentage: The concern about LipidSoft™ Palm potentially clogging pores at over 5% typically applies to leave-on products. Since this is a cleansing oil that is washed off, the risk of pore clogging is significantly reduced, even at 14.8% concentration.

   • Alternatives: While LipidSoft™ Palm is used in this formula because its heavier nature helps effectively remove makeup, you can substitute it with lighter alternatives like LipidSoft™ Lite or LipidSoft™ Moist if you prefer. However, be aware that the makeup removal efficacy might be slightly different.

2. Preservative Necessity: Although the formula is anhydrous (contains no water) and doesn't inherently require a preservative for itself, the small amount of Phenoxyethanol (0.2%) is included as a safeguard. This is a common practice for products, especially those intended for sale, to prevent microbial growth if the product accidentally comes into contact with water during consumer use (e.g., water splashing into the bottle in a bathroom environment).