Cream Formulation for Soft, Bright, and Wrinkle-Reduced Skin with Chitosan-Related Ingredients

Question

I am looking for a cream formulation to achieve soft, smooth, bright skin and reduce wrinkles. I am interested in using ingredients from the Chitosan group, possibly like Short Chain Chitosan Oligosaccharide. Could you provide a suitable formulation?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Cream Formulation with Chitosan-related Ingredient for Soft, Bright, and Wrinkle-Reduced Skin

Thank you for your interest in creating a nourishing cream with Chitosan. Based on your request for a cream that provides soft, smooth, bright skin and reduces wrinkles, and the mention of Short Chain Chitosan Oligosaccharide, we can suggest a formulation using GlucoBright™ (Acetyl Glucosamine), which is a related ingredient in the Chitin/Chitosan group available from MySkinRecipes.

GlucoBright™ (Acetyl Glucosamine) works effectively for skin hydration by stimulating the skin's natural production of Hyaluronic Acid, leading to softer, plumper skin. When combined with Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide), it significantly enhances skin brightening and helps reduce dark spots.

To address wrinkle reduction, we can incorporate peptides known for their anti-aging properties. Pep®-Coll (Palmitoyl tripeptide-5) is excellent for stimulating collagen production, while Pep®-Synthe6 (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38) helps reduce the depth of wrinkles.

For the cream base, Skin Barrier Cream Base (Emulsifier Free) is a suitable choice. It helps restore the skin's natural barrier, providing moisture and reducing irritation, which complements the active ingredients.

Here is a sample formulation:

Skin Barrier Cream Base (Emulsifier Free): 81%
GlucoBright™ (Acetyl Glucosamine): 4%
Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide): 4%
Pep®-Coll (Palmitoyl tripeptide-5): 3%
Pep®-Synthe6 (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38): 2%
Water (if diluting the base): 6% (Adjust based on desired consistency and total active ingredient percentage)

Mixing Instructions:

If diluting the Skin Barrier Cream Base, mix the base with water first until well combined.
Add GlucoBright™ and Safe-B3™ to the base mixture and stir until fully dissolved.
In the final step, add Pep®-Coll and Pep®-Synthe6. Mix gently until evenly dispersed. Ensure the temperature of the mixture is below 40°C when adding the peptides.

This formulation combines hydration, brightening, and wrinkle reduction benefits, utilizing ingredients that work synergistically to achieve your desired skin improvements.