Skincare Formulation Advice for Acne, Redness, Oil Control, and Body Whitening

Thank you for sharing your skincare journey and goals. It's great that you've seen improvements in skin clarity and body hydration. I understand that persistent acne can be frustrating even when other concerns are improving.

Based on your query and the staff's response, here is some advice to help you achieve your skin goals:

Face Care: Addressing Acne, Redness, and Oiliness

You mentioned that acne still appears despite stopping makeup and you suspect lack of sleep and picking contribute to it. These are indeed significant factors influencing acne and inflammation. Adjusting your lifestyle and avoiding touching or picking at blemishes are crucial steps in managing acne.

The ingredients you are interested in and currently using can be beneficial for acne-prone skin:

• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): This is an excellent ingredient for acne-prone skin. It helps reduce inflammation, calm redness associated with breakouts, control excess oil production, and strengthen the skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin defend against irritants and recover better from acne. Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide) is a high-purity option that minimizes irritation.
• Vitamin B6: It helps balance the skin and control oiliness. Your observation that it controls oil around the nose indicates its effectiveness in that area. The duration of its effect can depend on the concentration and formulation. Consistent use helps maintain skin balance.
• NAG (N-Acetyl Glucosamine): Works well in combination with Niacinamide to enhance the reduction of dark spots and redness. It also offers gentle exfoliation and hydration, which can be beneficial for acne-prone skin dealing with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and uneven texture. GlucoBright™ (Acetyl Glucosamine) is an example of this ingredient.
• Repair Activator (Bifida Ferment Lysate): Products like Repair Activator™ BG, Bifida Repair Complex™, and Repair Activator™ WS are known for their properties in supporting skin barrier function and aiding skin repair processes. While not a direct acne treatment, a healthy and resilient skin barrier can help reduce the impact of acne, such as redness, and promote overall skin health.
• Apple Stem Cell Extract: Primarily focuses on anti-aging and revitalizing skin cells for a more youthful appearance in the long term. It can be a good addition for overall skin health but is not specifically targeted at acne treatment.

Additional Tips for Face Care:

• Consider incorporating ingredients specifically known for acne treatment, such as Salicylic Acid (BHA) which helps exfoliate within pores to reduce blockages.
• Gentle cleansing is vital. Avoid harsh scrubbing.
• Using ingredients that support the skin barrier, such as Ceramides (e.g., Ceramide Complex, Ceracare™ Liposome-3), Squalane, Phytosterols, Urea, and Hyaluronic Acid, can make the skin more resilient and less prone to irritation, which is beneficial for acne-prone skin.
• Regarding Brightenyl®, the staff mentioned that its results might not be commensurate with its price, but it can be special ordered if you are still interested. Contact customer service for details on usage and ordering.

Body Care: Achieving Fair and Pinkish-White Skin

You aim for fair and pinkish-white body skin and are considering a formula with Resveratrol, B3, and NAG, finding Perfect-C expensive.

• A combination of Resveratrol, Niacinamide (B3), and NAG (GlucoBright™) is a good approach for overall body brightening and reducing dark spots. Niacinamide and NAG are effective together for improving skin tone. Resveratrol (such as Trans-Resveratrol (Powder, 98%)) is an antioxidant with potential brightening benefits. This blend can certainly help improve skin clarity and brightness.
• Activated Resorcinol™ (4-Butyl Resorcinol), recommended by the staff, is a highly potent whitening agent that significantly reduces pigment production, leading to noticeable skin whitening. However, as the staff noted, it tends to give a pale white tone rather than a pinkish one. If a pinkish tone is desired, you might consider using it at a low concentration in combination with other brightening agents, or accept that ingredients providing that tone are often expensive. Alpha Arbutin (Switzerland) is another safe and effective whitening option.
• Other ingredients that contribute to smooth, moisturized, and brighter body skin include Urea (High Purity, Cosmetics, Powder), Lactic Acid (AHA) (used at appropriate concentrations for gentle exfoliation), and Hyaluronic Acid (e.g., Double Hyaluron Liquid).

Availability of Active Resveratrol

Regarding your question about Active Resveratrol (ID 62), the staff has indicated that it is expected to be available around the beginning of next month.

I hope this information helps you in formulating your skincare products! Please feel free to ask if you have any more questions.