Reviewing Partial Cream Formula for Oily, Sensitive, Acne-Prone Skin

Asked by: sombunjitt1988 On: May 02, 2016 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I have oily, sensitive skin with large pores, acne marks, and dullness. I want to make a cream for skin brightening, pore tightening, and anti-aging. I have put together the following ingredients:

  • Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) 5%
  • N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine (NAG) 2%
  • Panthenol (Vitamin B5) 2%
  • Propolymer (Carbomer) 1%
  • Aloe Vera Extract 5%
  • Allantoin 0.5%
  • Vitamin B6 3%

This totals 18.7%. The rest is water. Is this formula suitable? Also, am I still experiencing clogged pores?

Answer

Hello!

Thank you for sharing your cream formulation. Many of the ingredients you've chosen are interesting and align well with your goals for skin brightening, pore tightening, and anti-aging, considering your oily, sensitive skin with large pores, acne marks, and dullness.

  • Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) and N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine (NAG) are an excellent combination that works synergistically to help brighten skin, reduce acne marks, and even out skin tone. Niacinamide also helps control oil, minimize pore appearance, and has anti-aging properties to help reduce wrinkles.
  • Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Aloe Vera Extract, and Allantoin are ingredients that help soothe the skin, reduce irritation, strengthen the skin barrier, and provide hydration, which is very suitable for sensitive skin.
  • Vitamin B6 can help regulate sebum production.

The ingredients you've selected are beneficial for the skin concerns you mentioned. However, the formula you provided only totals 18.7% of the ingredients. You are missing the main components making up the remaining 81.3%, which typically include the base of the cream such as water, other humectants, thickeners (if Propolymer is not the only one), emulsifiers (if it's a cream texture), or other necessary ingredients.

The remaining 81.3% is crucial in determining the texture of the cream, its absorption into the skin, and its suitability for your oily and sensitive skin type. An inappropriate base can feel heavy, clog pores, or cause irritation.

As the Staff has inquired, please provide the complete 100% list of ingredients. Also, please clarify whether you are still experiencing active clogged pores or not, so that the entire formula can be assessed, and appropriate recommendations can be given for your skin condition.

Once the complete ingredient list is provided, we can advise whether this formula is suitable and if any adjustments are needed to achieve a texture suitable for oily skin and maximize its effectiveness for your desired skin benefits.

Looking forward to the additional information!