Formula Effectiveness and Whitening Ingredients for Body Skin

Formula Effectiveness on Body Skin

Regarding the effectiveness of your current formula on body skin (Question 3), the staff has requested feedback on how the formula performed on your facial skin first. Skin on the body is generally thicker than facial skin, which can affect ingredient penetration and overall results. Understanding your experience with the formula on your face will help provide a more informed assessment of its potential effectiveness on your body. Please share your facial skin response when you are ready.

The ingredients in your current formula that contribute to whitening include Activated Resorcinol, Oxyresveratrol, Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), and Gluco Bright (Acetyl Glucosamine). These ingredients are known for their skin brightening properties and mechanisms that target melanin production and distribution. While they are effective on facial skin, their performance on the body might require consistent and potentially longer application due to the difference in skin thickness.

Effective Whitening Ingredients for Body Skin

For your question about other effective whitening extracts for body skin (Question 4), several potent ingredients are known for their efficacy in reducing hyperpigmentation and promoting a brighter skin tone, which can be beneficial for body application.

Here are some ingredients that are considered effective for whitening and can be used in body care formulations:

• Activated Resorcinol (4-Butyl Resorcinol): This ingredient, already in your formula, is highly effective at inhibiting tyrosinase activity, a key enzyme in melanin production. It is recommended for use up to 1% in leave-on products.
• Phenylethyl Resorcinol (e.q. SymWhite 377): Known for its strong tyrosinase inhibition, often cited as more potent than Kojic Acid and Alpha Arbutin. It also offers antioxidant benefits. Recommended usage is typically 0.1-1.0%.
• Tranexamic Acid: Effective in reducing melanin formation and is particularly useful for addressing blemishes and dark spots caused by sun exposure. It can be used up to 3% in cosmetic formulations.
• Hexylresorcinol AF: This water-soluble ingredient works on multiple stages of the melanin production process and is effective for reducing dark spots and overall skin whitening. It is typically used at 1-3%.
• MelaninTerminate: This ingredient, derived from pearl protein, inhibits melanin production through a unique mechanism (endothelin antagonist). It is used at a very low concentration (0.01-0.1%) but is noted for visible results within about 28 days of continuous use.
• Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide): Also in your current formula, Vitamin B3 is a versatile ingredient that helps reduce hyperpigmentation, improve skin tone, strengthen the skin barrier, and can reduce redness. It can be used at higher concentrations (up to 10% for high-purity types) and works well in combination with other whitening agents like Gluco Bright.
• Gluco Bright (Acetyl Glucosamine): Another ingredient from your formula, Gluco Bright works synergistically with Niacinamide to reduce dark spots and promote a clearer complexion. It also helps stimulate hyaluronic acid production for hydration.

When formulating for the body, you might consider using slightly higher concentrations of some ingredients (within their recommended safe limits) compared to facial formulations, given the skin's thickness. Combining ingredients with different mechanisms of action, such as inhibiting tyrosinase, blocking melanin transfer, and providing antioxidant protection, can lead to more comprehensive whitening results.

Remember to always follow the recommended usage rates for each ingredient to ensure safety and efficacy.