Anti-Wrinkle Gel Formulation Adjustment

Question

Based on the staff's response, the user was likely asking about modifying an anti-wrinkle gel formula for normal to dry skin with slight wrinkles, specifically inquiring about adding Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8). The staff provided a comprehensive revised formula addressing these points, which includes:

Distilled Water: 66.5%
DMAE: 5% (reduced from 10% to minimize potential irritation for first-time users)
Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide): 5%
Pep-Coll (Syn-Coll / Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5): 3%
Pro Polymer (Acrylate Crosspolymer): 1.5%
Phenoxyethanol SA (Optiphen Plus): 1%
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline): 5%
Reservoir-Tech: 3%
Vitamin B5 (Panthenol): 2%
Jojoba Oil: 5%
Willow Bark Extract (Natural Salicylic Acid): 3%

The question implicitly asks for validation of this formula and the rationale behind the adjustments for the specified skin type and anti-aging goals.

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Subject: Anti-Wrinkle Gel

Regarding your question about enhancing the anti-wrinkle gel formula, the staff has confirmed that you can add Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline).

Based on your skin type (normal to dry with slight wrinkles) and the goal of improving effectiveness on existing wrinkles, the staff recommends the following modifications to the original formula:

Revised Anti-Wrinkle Gel Formula:

Distilled Water: 66.5%
DMAE: 5% (Reduced from 10% to minimize potential irritation for first-time users)
Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide): 5%
Pep-Coll (Syn-Coll / Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5): 3%
Pro Polymer (Acrylate Crosspolymer): 1.5%
Phenoxyethanol SA (Optiphen Plus): 1%
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline): 5% (Added to target expression lines)
Reservoir-Tech: 3% (Added to enhance ingredient penetration and longevity)
Vitamin B5 (Panthenol): 2% (Added to provide moisture for dry skin, improving active ingredient performance)
Jojoba Oil: 5% (Added to replenish skin oils and improve active ingredient performance on dry skin)
Willow Bark Extract (Natural Salicylic Acid): 3% (Added to promote cell turnover, especially beneficial for mature skin, enhancing anti-aging results)

This revised formula incorporates Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 as requested and includes additional ingredients recommended by the staff to address your specific skin type and maximize the formula's effectiveness against wrinkles.