Recommended Formula for Beginners (For Men Aged 45)

Hello! I understand that starting to mix your own creams can seem complicated at first. For the concerns you mentioned for a 45-year-old man, including wrinkles, crow's feet, large pores, smile lines, and acne scars, you can combine several ingredients to address these issues.

For beginners, I recommend starting with a relatively simple formula, perhaps using a ready-made base that already helps with some issues, and then adding active ingredients that target other concerns.

Basic Recommended Formula:

1. Use a serum base for acne marks and oil control: I recommend using Pro Acne Solution Post-Acne Marks Reduction as the main base (use at 95-100%). This product contains ingredients that help reduce acne marks, brighten the skin, and control oiliness, which is beneficial for men's skin and acne scar concerns.
2. Add anti-aging and collagen-stimulating ingredients:
   • Pal-GHK, Pal-GQPR (eq Matrixyl 3000): This peptide helps stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis, reducing wrinkles and improving skin elasticity. It's suitable for crow's feet, smile lines, and overall wrinkles. (Use at the recommended rate of 3-5%).
   • RareGinseng®-GF2 (Natural Retinol Replacement): A ginseng extract with retinol-like properties. It helps reduce wrinkles, improve skin elasticity, and also helps tighten pores and control oiliness. (Use at the recommended rate of 0.1-5%, or 3%).

Mixing Instructions (for Base + Matrixyl 3000 + RareGinseng®-GF2 formula):

• Prepare the desired amount of Pro Acne Solution Post-Acne Marks Reduction base.
• Gradually add Pal-GHK, Pal-GQPR (eq Matrixyl 3000) and RareGinseng®-GF2 to the base according to the recommended usage rates.
• Gently stir the mixture until well combined (should be mixed in the final step, and the temperature should not exceed 40°C).

Other Interesting Ingredients (May be used separately or considered later):

• Copper Peptide (GHK-Cu Copper Tripeptide-1): This peptide specifically focuses on skin healing, reducing scars, and acne scars. It is effective for newer acne scars. It can be made into a separate serum to apply specifically to scar areas. (Use at 0.01% - 1%).
• FruitPeel™: An extract from fruit peels that gently exfoliates the skin, making it smoother, reducing the appearance of pores, and helping with fine lines. It's suitable for exfoliating products used once or twice a week, such as a wash-off mask or toner. (Use at 1-5%).

Important Notes for Beginners:

• Carefully study the recommended usage rates and mixing instructions for each ingredient.
• Mix small quantities to try first.
• Always patch test on a small area of skin, such as the forearm, before applying to the entire face.
• Store ingredients according to recommendations (some require refrigeration).

When starting, you might want to choose the main ingredients that target your most pressing concerns first, and then gradually add or adjust as you become more comfortable with mixing. If you have any further questions or would like to adjust the formula, feel free to ask!