Eye Gel Formula Advice: Adding a Peptide for Wrinkles

Thank you for your question about enhancing your eye gel formula. Your current formula, based on TESTER Aloe Vera Gel and including N-acetyl 4%, Vitamin B3 2%, Beta-Glucan 10%, and Regu-Age 5%, already contains excellent ingredients to address your concerns about dark circles and dryness around the eyes.

• Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) and Regu-Age are beneficial for reducing dark circles and improving the firmness of the skin around the eyes.
• N-acetyl Glucosamine, Vitamin B3, and Beta-Glucan help to provide moisture and strengthen the skin barrier, addressing dryness. Beta-Glucan also offers some anti-wrinkle benefits and helps soothe the skin.

You are looking to add another peptide specifically for wrinkles, considering Matrixyl 3000, Pep-Coll (Syn-Coll), or Argireline.

Here's a look at these options:

• Matrixyl 3000 (Pal-GHK, Pal-GQPR) and Pep-Coll (Palmitoyl tripeptide-5) are peptides that work by stimulating the skin to produce collagen and other components essential for skin structure and youthfulness. This helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve skin elasticity. Based on product information, Pep-Coll has shown potentially greater effectiveness in reducing wrinkles in multiple dimensions compared to Matrixyl 3000 in trials.
• Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8) works differently by helping to relax the muscle contractions that contribute to expression lines, particularly around the eyes and forehead. It is often recommended for wrinkles that are already present due to facial movements.

Considering your goal to target wrinkles and improve skin structure, Pep-Coll would be a strong choice as it focuses on stimulating collagen production, which is fundamental for reducing wrinkles and improving skin firmness over time. Argireline is also a good option if your fine lines are primarily related to facial expressions, and it can be effectively combined with collagen-stimulating peptides for a more comprehensive approach.

Gotu Kola Extract (Centella Asiatica), which you previously considered, is also an excellent botanical ingredient that stimulates collagen production (Type I and III) and aids in skin repair and reducing inflammation, making it beneficial for the eye area as well.

As the staff previously advised, it's a good idea to observe the results of your current formula first, as some of the existing ingredients already contribute to improving wrinkles. If you decide to add a peptide, Pep-Coll is a highly effective option for collagen stimulation.

Regarding storage, as the staff mentioned, always store your finished formula in a cool place to maintain its stability and effectiveness.