Skincare Formulation Recommendations

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Based on your requests, here are some ingredient recommendations for each type of formula you are interested in:

1. Formula for Acne, Oily Skin, and Brightening

For addressing acne, oiliness, and achieving brighter skin, consider ingredients with properties that control sebum, reduce inflammation, inhibit acne-causing bacteria, and target hyperpigmentation.

• For Acne and Oil Control:

  • Ingredients like Acnezyme™ and Pep®-Acne help inhibit and kill P. acnes bacteria.
  • AcnePLEX™ offers a multi-action approach to acne, supporting the skin barrier, fighting bacteria, reducing inflammation, and providing exfoliation with Salicylic Acid.
  • QD-365 Anti-Acne Complex reduces acne, inflammation, inhibits bacteria, and helps fade acne scars for brighter skin.
  • Acne-TT™ (Tea Tree Extract) provides antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits.
  • Licorice Extract helps reduce inflammation, redness, and controls skin oiliness.
  • Zinc Chloride offers antibacterial action against P. acnes and has astringent properties.
  • Prebio-care is a skin prebiotic that balances skin flora and can inhibit acne bacteria.
  • For cleansing, a product like Renewing SA Cleanser with Salicylic Acid is beneficial.

• For Skin Brightening (compatible with acne-prone skin):

  • AEPWhite™, GlyciWhite™, MelaninTerminate™, and Pep-Even™ work through different mechanisms to inhibit melanin production and improve skin tone.
  • Phenylethyl Resorcinol is a highly effective and safe option for reducing dark spots and brightening the complexion.
  • ChromaWhite™ inhibits Tyrosinase and reduces melanin, contributing to brighter skin.
  • GentiWhite™ is a safe whitening agent with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
  • Activated Resorcinol™ is potent for reducing dark spots but should be used carefully due to potential irritation.

When creating formulas for oily and acne-prone skin, opt for lightweight textures like gels or serums and choose water-soluble ingredients or those specifically designed for oil control.

2. Formula for Melasma and Skin Brightening

To target melasma and achieve brighter skin, focus on ingredients that effectively inhibit melanin synthesis and promote gentle exfoliation.

• For Melasma and Skin Brightening:
  • Activated Resorcinol™ is highly effective for melasma and dark spots by inhibiting Tyrosinase.
  • Phenylethyl Resorcinol is a potent yet safer alternative for reducing dark spots and brightening.
  • Tranexamic Acid helps reduce melanin formation, making it suitable for melasma and sun-induced pigmentation.
  • AEPWhite™, GlyciWhite™, MelaninTerminate™, and Pep-Even™ are effective in inhibiting melanin production and improving skin tone.
  • ChromaWhite™ inhibits Tyrosinase and reduces melanin for brighter skin.
  • GentiWhite™ is a safe whitening agent with antioxidant properties.
  • B3-Boost™ (Picolinamide) has shown effectiveness in reducing melasma with less irritation.
  • Yeast Radiance™ helps improve skin radiance and luminosity without a stark whitening effect.

A crucial step in managing melasma is the consistent use of sunscreen to prevent it from worsening.

3. Formula for Non-Greasy, Non-Whitening, Fast-Absorbing Sunscreen

For a lightweight sunscreen that feels non-greasy, leaves no white cast, absorbs quickly, and is non-acnegenic, consider the type of UV filters and the product base.

• Lightweight Sunscreen Bases:

  • Ready-to-use bases like Clear Sprayable Sunscreen, Fluid Extreme Sunscreen, Light Invisible Sunscreen, and Fluid Light Sunscreen are formulated to be lightweight and non-greasy.

• UV Filters for Lightweight, Non-Whitening Finish:

  • Chemical filters such as Octocrylene, Homosalate, Octisalate / Ethylhexyl Salicylate / Octyl Salicylate, BEMT, and the blend SPF Protect Ultra™ III typically provide a lighter feel and no white cast.
  • Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) is a water-dispersible filter offering broad protection without a white cast.
  • LipidSoft™ SPF is an emollient that helps dissolve oil-soluble filters without adding stickiness.
  • UltraBlur™ is a Silica that improves texture and blurs skin but is not primarily for oil absorption.

Choosing a pre-formulated sunscreen base described as fluid, serum, or sprayable, and known for its non-greasy, non-whitening properties, is often the easiest way to achieve the desired texture.

We hope this information helps you select ingredients for your formulas. If you have any specific questions about an ingredient or need further guidance, please feel free to ask!