Recommendations for Anti-Aging Gel for Dry, Sensitive Skin

Regarding the skin nourishing gel formula you wish to make for your mother, who has dry skin, many wrinkles, deep nasolabial folds, freckles, and sensitive skin, focusing on reducing wrinkles, nourishing facial skin, and having a lightweight texture, the ingredients you have initially chosen are good. Here are some additional suggestions:

• Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8): Using it at 10% is within the recommended range (3-10%) and is effective in reducing muscle contractions that cause wrinkles.
• Matrixyl (Pal-GHK, Pal-GQPR): The recommended rate is 3-5% (3% recommended). Using it at 8% may be too high and unnecessary. It is recommended to reduce it to 3-5% for effectiveness in stimulating collagen synthesis and reducing wrinkles, according to the product recommendations.
• Sesaflash: As C7 mentioned, this ingredient might feel slightly sticky, but at 1%, it might not be very noticeable. If a very lightweight texture is desired, other ingredients could be considered, but Sesaflash also has the benefit of providing indirect moisture.
• Hyaluronic Acid (Standard Molecule): To achieve a lightweight, non-sticky gel texture as recommended by C7 and matching your goal, the amount of Standard Molecule Hyaluronic Acid should be reduced. The recommended rate for dry skin is 0.1-0.3% and for very dry skin is 0.3-0.5%. Using 1% can easily make it sticky. It is recommended to use 0.3-0.5%, which is sufficient for providing good hydration to the outer skin layer.
• Phenoxyethanol: Using it at 1% is within the recommended range (0.5-1.0%) as a preservative.

Additional Recommended Ingredients for Dry and Sensitive Skin:

• MOIST72: This is an excellent moisturizer that provides long-lasting hydration, suitable for dry to very dry skin. Adding approximately 2-3% of MOIST72 will help significantly increase your mother's skin hydration without a heavy feel.
• Beta Glucan (from Oat or Yeast): This ingredient helps strengthen the skin barrier, reduce irritation, and soothe the skin effectively. It is especially suitable for sensitive skin. It is recommended to add about 1% Beta Glucan (for the powder type from oat) or 3-5% (for the liquid type from yeast). Using Beta Glucan may help reduce the need for a high amount of MOIST72.

Note on Freckles:

This formula primarily focuses on wrinkles and hydration. It does not currently contain ingredients specifically targeting freckles. If you wish to address freckles later, you can add whitening agents.

Suggested Formula (Example):

• Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8): 10%
• Matrixyl (Pal-GHK, Pal-GQPR): 4%
• Sesaflash: 1%
• Hyaluronic Acid (Standard Molecule): 0.4%
• MOIST72: 2.5%
• Beta Glucan 70% (Oat Extract, Water-Soluble): 1%
• Phenoxyethanol: 1%
• Distilled Water: Adjust to 100%

Basic Mixing Instructions:

Mix the water-soluble ingredients together, keeping the temperature below 40°C when adding Argireline and Matrixyl, and below 50°C when adding Beta Glucan (liquid yeast type) or below 70°C when dissolving powdered Hyaluronic Acid. Then add Phenoxyethanol in the final step.

Hope this advice is helpful in refining the skin nourishing gel formula for your mother.