Enhanced Facial Gel Formulation for 5 Skin Concerns

This formulation aims to address roughness/dullness, dryness/flakiness, large pores, dark spots, wrinkles, and dark circles using a base of Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and other potent actives.

Your initial selection of ingredients provides a strong foundation:

• Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (Pitera): Excellent base for improving texture, radiance, hydration, and anti-aging.
• Copper Peptide (GHK-Cu): Supports skin regeneration and reduces wrinkles.
• Pep®-Eye (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5): Targets puffiness and dark circles.
• Reservoir-Tech: Enhances ingredient penetration and moisture retention.
• Safe-B3™ (Niacinamide): Addresses large pores, dark spots, wrinkles, barrier function, and dark circles.
• GlucoBright™ (Acetyl Glucosamine): Works with Niacinamide to brighten skin tone, fade dark spots, and hydrate.
• PaeoniaPreserve™: Natural preservative.

Suggested Additional Ingredients

To further enhance the gel and ensure comprehensive action, consider adding:

1. Hyaluronic Acid: Provides intense hydration at different skin layers, crucial for dryness and plumping fine lines. Different molecular weights like Standard Molecule Hyaluronic Acid and Super Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid can offer multi-depth hydration.
2. Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5): A humectant and emollient that strengthens the skin barrier, soothes, and works well with Niacinamide to improve dryness and roughness.
3. Stable Vitamin C Derivative: A water-soluble form like Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate or Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate can boost brightening, fade dark spots, and provide antioxidant protection.

Suitable Gel Thickener

For a stable gel texture compatible with these actives, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) is recommended. It is a non-ionic thickener available in different viscosity grades (e.g., 2800mPa.s, 4500mPa.s, or Super Clear Gel 2000mPa.s) that produces a clear, smooth gel.