Anti-Aging Gel Formula Review and Suggestions

Your anti-aging gel formula is a good starting point for preventing wrinkles at your age. The active ingredients you've chosen are well-regarded for their anti-aging properties.

Let's look at the components:

• Apple Stem Cell Extract (AppleCell™): Known for its ability to help skin cells maintain their vitality, contributing to a more youthful appearance.
• Matrixyl™ 3000: A popular peptide blend (Pal-GHK and Pal-GQPR) that helps stimulate collagen synthesis, improving skin firmness and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
• Kinetin: A plant hormone with antioxidant properties that can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and improve skin texture.
• Centella Asiatica Extract (Madecassoside): Effective in stimulating collagen production and reducing inflammation, which can help with skin repair and reduce redness.

Your inclusion of EDTA 2Na and Phenoxyethanol are standard for chelating metal ions and preserving the formula, respectively.

Regarding the staff's feedback on Pro Polymer, using 2% will indeed result in a very thick gel texture. The recommended usage rate for a general gel texture is typically around 0.8%. You might consider reducing the concentration to achieve a more desirable consistency, depending on your preference.

The staff also correctly highlighted the importance of skin hydration for long-term skin health. While your current actives focus on cell vitality and collagen, adding a hydrating ingredient would be beneficial. Hyaluronic Acid is an excellent choice for this. Different molecular weights offer different benefits:

• Standard Molecule Hyaluronic Acid and Large Molecule Hyaluronic Acid provide surface hydration and a protective film.
• Small Molecule Hyaluronic Acid can penetrate deeper for hydration within the skin.

Adding 0.1-0.3% of a standard or large molecule Hyaluronic Acid, or a combination of different molecular weights, would significantly boost the hydration aspect of your gel.

If you are looking for other active ingredients to enhance the formula, consider these:

• Pep®-Mican (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9): This peptide works by stimulating collagen type 1 synthesis and improving the basement membrane, complementing the action of Matrixyl 3000.
• Pep®-PP4 (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4): Another peptide that has shown efficacy in reducing wrinkles and improving skin elasticity.
• Astaxanthin: A powerful antioxidant that helps protect the skin from oxidative stress and UV damage, contributing to anti-aging.

Overall, your formula is well-formulated for your goal of preventing wrinkles. Adjusting the Pro Polymer for texture and adding a hydrating ingredient like Hyaluronic Acid would be beneficial enhancements. You could also explore adding other peptides or antioxidants like Pep®-Mican, Pep®-PP4, or Astaxanthin to further boost its anti-aging and protective properties.