Anti-wrinkle gel formula for oily skin (hand-mixable)

Question

I am 32 years old and have oily skin, especially in the T-zone. I am starting to see wrinkles in my nasolabial folds and my skin lacks firmness. I would like a gel that focuses on reducing wrinkles and firmness. I do not need extra hydration as I already use a moisturizing cream.

I do not have a blender. I would like to know:

Can all the ingredients I have chosen be mixed by hand?
What is the mixing procedure?

Here is the list of ingredients and percentages:

Argireline 10 %
Safe-B3™ 10 %
GlucoBright™ 5 %
Japanese Cedar 2 %
Quick-Coll® 2 %
VersaMoist 3 %
Wrinkle-Fill™ 2 %
NAT-RIBOSE™ 3 %
Pro Polymer™ (Gel Maker) 1 %
Chamomile Water 62 %

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Subject: Regarding your proposed anti-wrinkle gel formula

Hello, thank you for sharing your proposed formula for an anti-wrinkle gel serum for oily skin with an oily T-zone, focusing on reducing wrinkles and improving skin firmness without extra hydration.

Regarding your questions:

Can these ingredients be mixed by hand?
Yes, generally, these ingredients can be mixed by hand with vigorous stirring. Most of the ingredients are water-soluble. The main points to pay attention to are:
- Pro Polymer™ (Gel Maker): This needs to be dispersed carefully in the water phase (Chamomile Water) first to avoid clumps. Stir continuously while adding it to the water. Allow sufficient time for it to hydrate and thicken.
- Wrinkle-Fill™ (L-Tyrosine): L-Tyrosine is an amino acid that might require thorough stirring to dissolve completely in water at room temperature.
  With patience and thorough stirring, you should be able to achieve a homogeneous mixture without a blender.
Mixing Procedure (Hand Mixing):
Here is a suggested procedure for hand mixing:
- Phase 1 (Water Phase): Weigh the Chamomile Water into a clean container.
- Phase 2 (Gel Formation): Slowly add the Pro Polymer™ (Gel Maker) to the Chamomile Water while stirring continuously and vigorously. Stir until the powder is fully dispersed and no clumps remain. Let the mixture sit for a while (e.g., 15-30 minutes) to allow the gel maker to hydrate and thicken. Stir again after hydration.
- Phase 3 (Adding Actives): Add the remaining ingredients one by one to the gel base: Argireline, Safe-B3™, GlucoBright™, Japanese Cedar, Quick-Coll®, VersaMoist, NAT-RIBOSE™, and Wrinkle-Fill™. Stir thoroughly after each addition until fully dissolved and incorporated. Pay extra attention to dissolving the Wrinkle-Fill™ completely.
- Final Mixing: Continue stirring the entire mixture until it is completely homogeneous and has a smooth gel consistency.
- Preservation: It is highly recommended to add a suitable preservative to this water-based formula to prevent microbial growth. This ingredient was not listed in your formula, but it is crucial for product safety and shelf life. Please follow the supplier's recommended usage rate for the preservative you choose.
- Packaging: Transfer the finished gel into a clean container.

This formula contains excellent ingredients targeting wrinkles and skin firmness, suitable for your skin type. Remember to perform a patch test before applying the product to your face.