Adjusting Skincare Formulas for Oily/Dehydrated Skin and Post-Laser Recovery

Question

I would like to ask for advice on adjusting my skincare formulas for different purposes:

Formulas for Oily, Dehydrated Skin (Focusing on Skin Strength and Brightening):

I have developed four formulas (Formulas 1-4) and would like guidance on whether they are suitable for oily, dehydrated skin and how to adjust them to focus on strengthening the skin, brightening the complexion, and controlling/balancing oil.

Formula 1 (Essence, Night): Is this formula suitable for my skin type and goals?
Formula 2 (Light Gel, Morning): This formula uses Aloe Vera Gel as the base. Is this suitable for oily skin? If not, what alternative base can I use (e.g., Distilled Water + Gel Maker)? I also want to add ingredients for oil reduction. What percentage of Zinc PCA and Licorice Extract can I use? I understand Zinc PCA might thin the formula.
Formula 3 (Serum, Night): This formula uses Silky Serum Base. Is this base difficult to work with without a mixer? For night use, I want a richer texture and more nourishing ingredients. I have the following ingredients available: Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (Pitera), Hi-EGCG™, Silybum Marianum Extract, and BaicaVital™. What percentages can I add? What are the specific benefits of each (Pitera, Hi-EGCG, Silybum Marianum Extract, BaicaVital) regarding strengthening, brightening, oil control, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging?
Formula 4 (Whitening Gel, Night): Similar to Formula 3, how can I adjust this formula for night use to have a richer texture and incorporate the available nourishing ingredients (Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (Pitera), Hi-EGCG™, Silybum Marianum Extract, BaicaVital™) to enhance skin strength, brightening, and oil control?

Formula for Post-Laser Skin Recovery (Formula 5):

I need a formula specifically for skin recovery after laser treatment. What ingredients should I include to help the wound heal faster and reduce redness? I have considered ingredients like Repair Activator™, Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide), BaicaVital™ (Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract), Calendula Extract (Lutein), and Copper Peptide (GHK-Cu). Are these suitable? Should I add Vitamin B5, and if so, at what percentage, especially if used at night?

Additionally, I would like to know about the storage conditions for ingredients and how they affect shelf life compared to the expiry date on the packaging.

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Hello, regarding your inquiry about adjusting formulas for oily, dehydrated skin focusing on skin strength and brightening, and a formula for skin recovery after laser treatment, the staff has provided the following recommendations:

Suggestions for Skincare Formulas (Formulas 1-4):

Morning-Night Routine: The staff recommends using two separate formulas, one for morning and one for night.
Ingredient Storage: Ingredients stored in suitable conditions (away from light and air) can last longer than the expiry date on the packaging.
Formula 1 (Essence, Night): The staff does not recommend this formula for oily skin, as it is considered unsuitable for the desired skin type which aims to control/balance oil, strengthen the skin, and brighten the complexion.
Formula 2 (Light Gel, Morning):
- This formula might be too moisturizing for oily skin due to the high percentage of Aloe Vera Gel. If it feels too heavy, you can change the base from Aloe Vera Gel to Distilled Water + Gel Maker (e.g., Pro Polymer 1%).
- The staff recommends adding ingredients that help reduce oiliness, such as Zinc PCA 1% and Licorice Extract 1%. (Note: Zinc PCA is an electrolyte and may thin the formula; you can add more Gel Maker to adjust the consistency).
Formula 3 (Serum, Night):
- Using Silky Serum Base to create the texture might be difficult for beginners without a mixer. Mixing by hand may not yield a well-combined product.
- For night use, you can make the texture richer and add more nourishing ingredients. You can consider adding Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (Pitera) 10-30%, Hi-EGCG™ 2%, Silybum Marianum Extract 2%, BaicaVital™ 2% from the ingredients you have.
- The staff clarified that Pitera helps strengthen, brighten, and soften the skin, while Hi-EGCG helps control oil. Silybum Marianum Extract and BaicaVital™ are more focused on anti-inflammatory and anti-aging benefits.
Formula 4 (Whitening Gel, Night):
- For this formula intended for night use, you can make the texture richer by considering adding nourishing ingredients similar to the suggestions for Formula 3: Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (Pitera) 10-30%, Hi-EGCG™ 2%, Silybum Marianum Extract 2%, BaicaVital™ 2%.
- These ingredients will help enhance skin strength, brightening, and oil control.

Suggestions for Post-Laser Skin Recovery Formula (Revised Formula 5):

The staff has selected ingredients with wound-healing properties to help the wound heal faster, including Repair Activator™, Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide), BaicaVital™ (Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract), Calendula Extract (Lutein), and Copper Peptide (GHK-Cu).
If using this formula at night, the staff recommends considering adding Vitamin B5 2% to the formula. This will further help with wound healing and reducing redness that often occurs after laser treatment.

We hope this information is helpful for adjusting your formulas. Please feel free to ask if you have any further questions.