Recommended Formula for Oily Skin, Bumps, and Large Pores

Subject: Recommended Formulation for Oily Skin with Bumps and Large Pores

Based on your skin concerns (oily, small bumps, large pores, no clogged acne) and your goal to create a formula with BHA for exfoliation, anti-irritants, and moisturizers, along with the staff's valuable feedback, here is a recommended formulation:

Recommended Formula:

• Base: Pure Aloe Vera Gel (ID 80) - Q.S. (Quantity Sufficient)
• Exfoliation/Anti-Acne: Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (Powder, Timed-Release) (ID 1372) - 4%
  • Benefit: BHA helps exfoliate inside pores, reducing bumps and improving pore appearance. The encapsulated form provides a gentler, timed release.
• Whitening: N-Acetyl-D Glucosamine (GlucoBright™) (ID 116) - 4%
  • Benefit: Helps with skin brightening and can work synergistically with Niacinamide.
• Moisturizing/Soothing: Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) (ID 111) - 1%
  • Benefit: Provides hydration and soothing effects. Reduced to 1% as recommended by staff for oily skin.
• Moisturizing/Soothing: Beta Glucan (ID 221) - 5%
  • Benefit: Excellent moisturizer and helps calm irritated skin.
• Moisturizing/Pore Appearance: Rice Vitamin (Inositol) (ID 410) - 3%
  • Benefit: Helps moisturize and can improve pore appearance.
• Anti-Irritant: Allantoin (ID 75) - 0.5%
  • Benefit: Known for its soothing and skin-healing properties.
• Anti-Irritant: Bisabolol (German Chamomile Extract) (ID 78) - 1%
  • Benefit: Provides anti-inflammatory and soothing benefits.
• Anti-Irritant: SKIN-DEFENSE V® (ID 697) - 2%
  • Benefit: Helps reduce skin sensitivity and irritation.
• Anti-Acne/Pore Appearance/Anti-aging: Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) (ID 74) - 5%
  • Benefit: A multi-tasker that helps reduce oiliness, minimize pores, improve skin barrier, and offers anti-inflammatory and anti-aging benefits.
• Penetration Enhancer: Phospholipid (Hydrogenated Lecithin) (ID 1169) - 2%
  • Benefit: Helps active ingredients penetrate the skin more effectively.
• Oil Control/Anti-irritant: Licorice Root Extract (Licochalcone A) (ID 69) - 1%
  • Benefit: Recommended by staff, helps control oil and has anti-inflammatory properties.
• Oil Control: L-Carnitine (ID 157) - 2%
  • Benefit: Recommended by staff, helps regulate sebum production, beneficial for oily skin and large pores.

Notes on Staff Feedback:

• We have reduced Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) to 1% as advised for oily skin.
• FastRelief™ has been omitted as it is not necessary for BHA-related sensations.
• Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) has been omitted to avoid the red color, especially if you plan to use the formula during the day. The other anti-irritants included should provide sufficient soothing.
• Licorice Root Extract and L-Carnitine have been added as suggested to help with oil control and pore appearance, which are key concerns for you.

This formulation targets your specific issues by combining exfoliation, oil control, pore improvement, hydration, and anti-irritation. Remember to patch test before applying to your entire face.