Formulation Feedback and Suggestions

Your original formulation, while containing beneficial ingredients like Licorice Extract, Seaweed Extract, Aloe Vera Extract, Repair Activator, Rice Vitamin, Light Cream Maker, and Phenoxyethanol SA, included a high percentage of Argan Oil (10%). For combination to oily skin prone to clogged and inflamed acne, a high oil content can exacerbate oiliness and potentially worsen breakouts.

The staff's suggested formula is better suited for your skin type and concerns. It focuses on ingredients that target acne, control oil, and support skin health without excessive oil.

Staff's Suggested Formula Ingredients and Benefits:

• Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (Powder, Timed-Release) (4%): This is a Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) that helps to exfoliate the skin and penetrate pores to dissolve clogged material, effectively treating clogged acne. The encapsulated and timed-release form makes it gentler on the skin compared to standard Salicylic Acid.
• Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) (2%): Known for its moisturizing and skin-strengthening properties. It helps to improve the skin barrier function, reduce irritation, and promote wound healing, which is beneficial for inflamed acne.
• Safe-B3 (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide) (5%): A versatile ingredient that helps reduce oiliness (sebum production), minimize redness and inflammation associated with acne, improve skin barrier function, and reduce the appearance of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The "Safe-B3" type is formulated to minimize flushing or redness.
• Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A) (1%): Provides anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant benefits. It helps soothe redness from acne and can also help control skin oiliness.
• Zinc PCA (1%): Effective in reducing sebum production and has antibacterial properties, making it excellent for oily and acne-prone skin. It also aids in wound healing.
• AcneBee Extra (1%): Contains 10-hydroxydecanoic acid (10-HDA), which helps reduce skin oiliness, control shine, and has antibacterial properties against acne-causing bacteria.
• Aloe Vera Extract (1.5%): A soothing and moisturizing ingredient that helps calm irritated skin and provides hydration without feeling heavy.
• Rice Vitamin (Inositol, Vitamin B8) (2%): Helps to balance skin moisture and oiliness, making it suitable for combination skin.
• AnyGel (1%): Acts as a gelling agent and thickener, suitable for creating a non-greasy gel texture that works well for oily skin. It also has good tolerance for electrolytes.
• Phenoxyethanol SA (1%): A broad-spectrum preservative to keep the product safe and stable.

The percentages in the staff's suggested formula are appropriate for achieving the intended benefits for oily, acne-prone skin. This formula provides a targeted approach to manage oil, treat acne, and support skin recovery, making it a much better choice than your original formulation with high Argan Oil content.