Face Creams - Acne-Prone Skin

General Recipe:

1. Choose a base: water or aloe vera gel (70-80%)
2. Add a humectant: glycerin or hyaluronic acid (5-10%)
3. Add an emollient: shea butter or jojoba oil (10-15%)
4. Add an emulsifier: beeswax or cetyl alcohol (3-5%)
5. Add active ingredients: vitamins, antioxidants, essential oils (1-2%)
6. Add a preservative: benzyl alcohol or potassium sorbate (0.5-1%)
   
   

   Acne-Prone Skin:

   • Use non-comedogenic emollients, such as hemp seed oil or grapeseed oil
   • Add antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredients, such as tea tree oil or green tea extract
   • Include acne-fighting active ingredients, such as salicylic acid or retinol

Example: 

Ingredients:

• 70% Distilled Water or Aloe Vera Juice (Base)
• 10% Glycerin or Sodium PCA (Humectant)
• 12% Grapeseed Oil or Hemp Seed Oil (Emollient)
• 4% Emulsifying Wax NF or Cetearyl Alcohol (Emulsifier)
• 2% Tea Tree Oil or Salicylic Acid (Active Ingredient)
• 1% Green Tea Extract or Niacinamide (Additional Active Ingredient)
• 0.5% Tocopherol (Vitamin E) (Antioxidant)
• 0.5% Phenoxyethanol or Ethylhexylglycerin (Preservative)