Eye Serum Formulation Advice

Regarding your concerns about dark circles, wrinkles, fine lines, and skin tags around the eyes, and your preference for a fast-absorbing, non-greasy serum, here is some advice based on your proposed formula and the staff recommendations.

Base Selection

For a serum that is light, smooth, and absorbs quickly without leaving a coating feel, Silky Serum Base is a suitable choice. As the staff mentioned, Double Hyaluronic Gel is designed to leave a slight coating on the skin, which is better suited for dry skin types that need that extra layer of moisture retention, rather than your preference for a fast-absorbing texture.

Using Silky Serum Base will help you achieve the desired serum texture that feels smooth and disappears into the skin quickly.

Ingredients in Your Formula

The ingredients you selected are beneficial for the eye area:

• REGU®-AGE: This ingredient is specifically designed to help reduce dark circles and puffiness around the eyes by improving microcirculation and strengthening the skin tissue.
• Hyaluronic Acid (Nano Molecule): Using a nano-sized Hyaluronic Acid helps provide deep hydration to the skin, which can improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• DMAE: This ingredient is known for its skin-firming properties.
• Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (eq Argireline): This peptide works to reduce the appearance of expression wrinkles, particularly around the eyes and forehead.

Additional Recommendation

To further address dark circles, the staff recommended adding Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide). Vitamin B3 is known to help improve blood circulation, which can significantly reduce the appearance of dark circles caused by poor circulation. A concentration of around 2% is often effective for this purpose.

Mixing Method

The mixing method you described is correct. You should first dissolve the water-soluble ingredients (like REGU®-AGE, Hyaluronic Acid (Nano Molecule), DMAE, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (eq Argireline), and Safe-B3™ if added) in the water portion. Then, gradually add this water mixture to the Silky Serum Base while stirring continuously until a uniform serum texture is formed.

Texture and Adjustments

Using Silky Serum Base will result in a liquid to slightly thickened serum texture, depending on the ratio of the base to the water phase. If you prefer a less viscous serum, you can reduce the percentage of Silky Serum Base and increase the water percentage accordingly, as suggested by the staff. This can also be more cost-effective while still providing a pleasant, fast-absorbing feel.

Overall, your proposed formula with Silky Serum Base and the suggested addition of Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide) is well-suited for addressing your concerns and achieving the desired texture for the eye area.