Using LipidSoft to Replace Natural Oils for Oily Skin

Yes, you are correct. If you have an oil-soluble ingredient but want to create a formulation suitable for oily skin without using heavy natural oils that can feel sticky or greasy, you can definitely use synthetic oil-like emollients such as the LipidSoft range.

These synthetic emollients are designed to provide the benefits of an oil phase (like dissolving oil-soluble ingredients and providing slip and emolliency) but with a much lighter, non-greasy feel. Many types are non-comedogenic and suitable for oily or acne-prone skin.

Several LipidSoft options are particularly suitable for formulations intended for oily skin due to their light texture and non-greasy feel. These include:

• LipidSoft™ CC: Very light texture, oil-free, suitable for oily skin and acne-prone skin, does not clog pores.
• LipidSoft™ Lite: Very light texture, oil-free, does not clog pores, provides a light, smooth feel similar to Cyclomethicone.
• LipidSoft™ Matte: Light texture, non-sticky, provides a matte finish, can help dissolve sebum.
• LipidSoft™ Cyclo: Very light and volatile, provides high spreadability and a smooth feel, designed as a Cyclomethicone replacement.
• LipidSoft™ D5: Light and volatile, provides excellent spreadability, dry and light feel, designed as a D-5 replacement.

You can use these LipidSoft types to dissolve your oil-soluble ingredient and form the oil phase of your formulation, achieving a much lighter and more comfortable texture for oily skin compared to using traditional natural oils.