Comparing Anti-Aging Ingredients, MOIST72™ and Oily Skin, and Creating Clear Serum Texture

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MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Comparing Repair Activator™ and Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Repair Activator™ (containing Bifida Ferment Lysate, such as Repair Activator™ BG, Repair Activator™ WS, and Bifida Repair Complex™) works primarily by helping the skin repair its DNA damaged by factors like UVA light. It also strengthens the skin barrier, provides antioxidant benefits, and helps reduce inflammation. It is focused on overall skin health, repair, and protection.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (also known as Argireline) is a peptide that functions by reducing the muscle contractions that cause expression wrinkles, particularly around the eyes and forehead. It is often used to target existing wrinkles caused by facial movement.

Key Difference: Repair Activator™ focuses on cellular repair and barrier function, while Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 targets wrinkles caused by muscle movement. You can choose based on your primary skin concern, or use them together for comprehensive anti-aging benefits.

Does MOIST72™ make skin oily?

MOIST72™ (Saccharide Isomerate) is a water-soluble ingredient that mimics the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF). Its main function is to provide deep, long-lasting hydration (up to 72 hours). It is a clear liquid and does not contain oils.

Based on its properties as a humectant that adds moisture rather than oil, MOIST72™ itself is unlikely to make your skin oily. For users with oily skin, a lower concentration (1-2%) is recommended, especially if the skin is oily but dehydrated.

Creating a clear serum texture like Vichy

To achieve a clear serum texture, bases like Silky Serum Base and Silky Serum Base Plus are suitable. These are silicone-based and designed to create a light, soft, and fast-absorbing serum texture.

Silky Serum Base works with water-soluble ingredients.
Silky Serum Base Plus can also incorporate oils (up to 30%) in addition to water-soluble ingredients.

Both bases can create a clear serum texture. If your formula includes any oils, you should use Silky Serum Base Plus. The final viscosity (liquid or thicker serum) can be adjusted by changing the ratio of the base to water (and oil, if using Silky Serum Base Plus).