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Recommended Ingredients for Oily Skin

Discover recommended cosmetic ingredients for Oily Skin. Each ingredient has a safety rating.

Recommended Ingredients

CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE

CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE

1/5

Amino acid lipid — sebum regulation

NYLON-12

NYLON-12

1/5

Soft-focus mattifying powder

ALUMINA

ALUMINA

1/5

Aluminum oxide — polishing agent

SODIUM BICARBONATE

SODIUM BICARBONATE

1/5

Baking soda — deodorizer and mild abrasive

PHYTOSPHINGOSINE

PHYTOSPHINGOSINE

1/5

Ceramide precursor with antibacterial action

SODIUM ACRYLATES COPOLYMER

SODIUM ACRYLATES COPOLYMER

1/5

Superabsorbent polymer

GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE

GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE

1/5

Natural-feel emollient with preservative boost

ZINC GLUCONATE

ZINC GLUCONATE

1/5

Zinc salt for sebum control

ZINC PCA

ZINC PCA

1/5

Zinc for oil control and acne

UNDECYLENIC ACID

UNDECYLENIC ACID

1/5

Castor-derived antifungal

Maltodextrin

MALTODEXTRIN

1/5

A starch-derived humectant and absorbent ingredient. Enhances moisture retention and improves product texture. Commonly used in powder formulations for its binding properties.

HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA LEAF EXTRACT

HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA LEAF EXTRACT

1/5

Witch hazel — pore tightening

PROPOLIS EXTRACT

PROPOLIS EXTRACT

1/5

Bee propolis — antibacterial

KAOLIN

KAOLIN

1/5

White clay — gentle oil absorption

BENTONITE

BENTONITE

1/5

Swelling clay — deep cleansing

MONTMORILLONITE

MONTMORILLONITE

1/5

Clay mineral for masks

SILICA

SILICA

1/5

Mattifying mineral powder

MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE

MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE

1/5

Natural clay thickener

Pentylene Glycol

PENTYLENE GLYCOL

1/5

Pentylene glycol is a safe, lightweight humectant and solvent widely used in skincare formulations. It enhances skin hydration by drawing moisture into the skin and improves the penetration of other active ingredients. Its antimicrobial properties also help preserve product stability.

Deep hydrationEnhanced ingredient penetration

CALCIUM CARBONATE

CALCIUM CARBONATE

1/5

Chalk — gentle abrasive and opacifier

AZELAIC ACID

AZELAIC ACID

1/5

Anti-acne and brightening acid

CHARCOAL POWDER

CHARCOAL POWDER

1/5

Activated charcoal for deep cleansing

DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

DIATOMACEOUS EARTH

1/5

Fossilized algae powder — gentle exfoliant

Inulin Lauryl Carbamate

INULIN LAURYL CARBAMATE

2/5

A texture modifier and absorbent derived from inulin. Enhances the feel and performance of powder formulations. Provides a light, smooth texture in skincare products.

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