Underarm Cream Formulation for Whitening, Reducing Chicken Skin, Sweat, and Odor

To formulate an underarm cream with multiple benefits, you can combine ingredients targeting each specific concern:

1. Whitening

For underarm whitening, consider gentle ingredients to avoid irritation, which can sometimes cause darkening. Options include:

• AEPWhite™: A water-soluble ingredient that helps regulate melanin production by stabilizing DOPAchrome.
• MelaninTerminate™: A protein extract from pearls that inhibits melanin production through an endothelin antagonist process.
• GlyciWhite™: Helps counteract the melanin production process and is gentle on the skin.

Choose one or a combination of these whitening agents, keeping in mind the sensitivity of the underarm area.

2. Reducing "Chicken Skin" (Exfoliation)

Reducing "chicken skin" texture requires gentle exfoliation. While Salicylic Acid is effective, it can be irritating, especially on sensitive underarm skin. As discussed, milder alternatives are often preferred:

• Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (Timed-Release): This form releases Salicylic Acid gradually, making it significantly gentler than standard Salicylic Acid. Look for the leave-on or powder type for a cream formulation.
• Pumpkin Renew™: A pumpkin extract that accelerates skin cell turnover gently, comparable to lower concentrations of Glycolic Acid but with less irritation.
• Willow Bark Extract: Contains natural salicylates and offers exfoliating benefits similar to synthetic Salicylic Acid but with reduced irritation. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
• FruitPeel™: Extracts from fruit peels that provide gentle exfoliation and promote skin renewal with a weak acidic to neutral pH, suitable for sensitive skin.

For underarm use, starting with Pumpkin Renew, Willow Bark Extract, or FruitPeel is recommended due to their gentleness. If using Salicylic Acid, the encapsulated form is preferable, or use standard Salicylic Acid at a very low concentration.

3. Reducing Sweat (Antiperspirant)

To reduce sweat, an antiperspirant ingredient is needed:

• Anti-Sweat™ (Aluminum Chlorohydrate): An effective antiperspirant powder that inhibits sweating. It also has antibacterial effects, helping with odor control. It can be used in both water-based (with limited water) and anhydrous formulations.

4. Eliminating Odor (Deodorant)

To control underarm odor, you can use deodorant ingredients that neutralize or absorb odor, or inhibit odor-causing bacteria. Anti-Sweat™ (Aluminum Chlorohydrate) also helps with odor due to its antibacterial action. Other options include:

• Citromask™: A natural deodorizer effective against fatty acid odors (body odor) and other smells.
• SugarClean™: A sugarcane extract deodorizer effective against various odors, including body odor.
• Odor-Kill DO™ (Octenidine HCl): An effective deodorant ingredient that fights odor-causing bacteria and also acts as an emollient.

Combine an antiperspirant like Anti-Sweat™ with one or more deodorant ingredients for comprehensive sweat and odor control.

Formulation Considerations

When formulating the cream, ensure compatibility between ingredients. Pay close attention to the recommended usage rates and mixing instructions for each raw material. Since the underarm area is sensitive, always start with lower concentrations of active ingredients and perform patch testing to check for irritation before full application. The base of your cream should also be suitable for sensitive skin.

By carefully selecting and combining ingredients from these categories, you can create a multi-functional underarm cream tailored to your needs.