Getting the formulation right for acne treatment in Indonesia

To overcome these negative effects, do consider using ingredients and formula for your acne treatment products that have been clinically proven to effectively improve acne conditions, decrease the follicular bacterial population and provide anti-inflammatory benefits.

An available solution by DKSH is to use succinic acid, an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid described by the empirical formula C4 H6 O4, an alternative for salicylic acid but with better benefits. It has antimicrobial activity, antioxidant and enhances mitochondrial activity in skin cells. These are beneficial for products claiming to boost skin re-energizing and revitalizing effects.

Meanwhile, for pimple and bacteria treatment, Sytenol A has similar effects to retinol on gene expression within the skin. Studies have shown that topically applied retinol and bakuchiol exhibit similar effects on the gene expression profile of skin cells.

The same study also formulated bakuchiol into a twice-a-day facial application shows after twelve weeks of treatment that there is significant improvement not only for acne healing but for wrinkles, pigmentation, elasticity, firmness and overall reduction in photo-damage. All these without the undesirable side effects of retinol like redness, peeling and dryness.

As global acne treatment and products continue to grow in the coming years in Indonesia, businesses need to be aware of what are the latest ingredients available in the market and how they will be able to serve increasingly discerning and better-informed consumers.

“Pop” over any questions you may have on the acne treatment products market and how we can help you reach more consumers in Indonesia.

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About the author

Ricardo Fajar Sudarman joined DKSH in December 2015 and has been leading Personal Care Ingredients Business Line, Business Unit Performance Materials ever since. He is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.