Custom Serum Formula Optimization: Smell and Texture Issues
Question
I have a custom serum formula called "Anti Dark Spot Plus Maxi Nourish Serum" (accessed via this link: https://www.myskinrecipes.com/recipes/% ... ish-serum/). The expected effects for this serum formula are Anti pigmentation, Anti wrinkles, Anti-Pollution, Increase skin elasticity, Visible Light Protection, Repair skin cells, Stimulate the division of fibroblasts, Skin whitening and firming. After trying the produced serum for about 1 week, applying it morning and evening, the results observed are: wrinkles look reduced, facial skin is firmer, facial skin is brighter, and melasma looks lighter. However, the drawbacks of the serum are: the serum's smell is similar to a chemical smell, the smell is very strong and lingers on the face all day (requiring a lot of patience to use), and the face feels uncomfortable after applying the serum, possibly due to too many ingredients (this is a hypothesis, I'm not sure of the exact cause). I would like to request R&D to help develop the formula. 1. I want to know which ingredient in the serum is causing the strong smell. If this ingredient is removed, will the serum formula still achieve the expected results mentioned above? Or can another ingredient with the same efficacy but without the strong smell be used as a substitute? 2. Are there any ingredients in this formula that have the same or overlapping effects? If so, which ones should be removed? 3. Are there any unnecessary ingredients in this formula? 4. If R&D suggests removing or adding any ingredients, please let me know. Thank you.
Answer
Hello, thank you for your interest in developing the Anti Dark Spot Plus Maxi Nourish Serum formula.
I understand that you are seeking R&D advice to improve this formula, especially regarding the smell and uncomfortable skin feeling, as well as optimizing the ingredients.
However, I cannot access the details of the formula from the link you provided, as it appears to be specific access information.
In order for me to analyze and provide the recommendations you need, please provide me with the complete list of all ingredients used in the Anti Dark Spot Plus Maxi Nourish Serum formula, along with the proportion (percentage) of each ingredient.
Once I have the ingredient information, I will be able to consider the points you asked about:
- Ingredients that may be causing the strong chemical smell and the impact if removed, or suggest alternative ingredients.
- Ingredients with overlapping effects.
- Ingredients that may be unnecessary in the formula.
- Suggestions for adjusting ingredients by adding or removing.
Without the list of ingredients, I cannot provide specific answers for your formula.
Thank you.