CDF Clarifying Complex™

CDF Clarifying Complex™

Balanced clarifying system for oil control, skin clarity, and barrier support

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Trehalose, Saccharide Isomerate, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Betaine, Ectoin

Appearance: Clear to slightly opalescent liquid.

Solubility: Water-compatible.

Typical Use Level: 3–8%.

CDF Clarifying Complex™ is an advanced multi-action system designed to address excess oil, uneven texture, and visible skin imbalance while simultaneously supporting hydration and barrier function. It delivers a balanced approach to clarifying care, helping improve skin clarity without compromising skin comfort.

What It Does

CDF Clarifying Complex™ is a high-performance clarifying system designed to improve skin clarity while maintaining hydration and barrier integrity.

This complex combines sebum-balancing, tone-refining, and soothing actives with advanced hydration support to create a more stable, comfortable skin environment. It is particularly effective in formulations targeting oily, combination, and blemish-prone skin without the harshness typically associated with aggressive treatments.

Key Benefits

• Helps regulate excess oil and improve skin balance.
• Supports clearer-looking skin and refined texture.
• Reduces the appearance of congestion and uneven tone.
• Calms visible irritation while supporting skin comfort.
• Provides hydration and helps maintain barrier integrity.
• Creates a more resilient and balanced skin environment.

Suggested Use Levels

• 3–5% in daily-use clarifying serums and toners.
• 5–8% in targeted oil-control and blemish-care formulations.
• 6–10% in intensive treatment systems.

Ideal Applications

• Clarifying serums and treatments
• Oil-control and balancing products
• Blemish-care formulations
• Barrier-support and recovery systems
• Multi-active skincare formulations

Formulation Notes

• Add during cool-down phase below 40°C.
• Compatible with most water-based systems, gels, and emulsions.
• Recommended pH range: 5.0–6.0.
• Works well alongside exfoliants, peptides, and hydration systems in balanced formulations.

This complex is designed to deliver results without compromising skin comfort. Which, surprisingly, is still a rare concept in “clarifying” skincare.

Documents

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)