Formula Review and Recommendations

Thank you for sharing your formulas and skin concerns. Based on your combination skin type with dryness, oiliness in the T-zone (nose), uneven tone, redness, and sensitivity, and your goals of achieving even skin tone, hydration, reduced redness, strengthened skin barrier, and anti-aging, here is a review of your formulas and recommendations, incorporating the feedback from the staff.

Revised Serum Formula (Morning and Evening)

The staff recommended combining your two serum formulas into a single, comprehensive formula for continuous benefits. The revised formula aims to address your multiple concerns:

• Safe-B3 (Niacinamide) 4%: Helps with brightening, reducing dark/red marks, evening skin tone, and anti-aging.
• GlucoBright™ (N-Acetyl Glucosamine) 4%: Works with Niacinamide for skin brightening and tone correction.
• Plankton Artemia Extract 2%: Provides anti-pollution benefits.
• Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (Pitera) 10%: Aids in skin recovery, hydration (water lock effect), and anti-aging.
• Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5) 2%: Offers moisturizing properties.
• Aloe Vera Extract 3%: Helps soothe skin, reduce irritation, and calm inflammation.
• Allantoin 0.3%: Provides soothing and anti-irritant benefits.
• Beta Glucan 5%: Supports skin recovery and strengthens the skin barrier.
• Pro Polymer™ 0.8%: Acts as a gelling agent.
• Mild Preserved Eco™ 1%: Functions as a gentle preservative.
• Reservoir-Tech 3%: Included as a penetration enhancer to help ingredients absorb better.
• Water: Remaining percentage.

Notes on the Serum Formula:

• Calendula Extract: Removed as it might darken the formula, which might not be preferred for daytime use.
• Hyaluron Standard: Replaced with a suggestion to consider Nano Hyaluronic Acid instead, as the standard size might feel sticky on combination skin.
• Preservation: It is strongly recommended to include a preservative like Mild Preserved Eco™ even if storing in the refrigerator and planning to use within a month, to ensure microbial safety. An alternative preservative option mentioned is 1,2-Hexanediol at 3%, which offers preservation without being classified as a traditional preservative, though it is more expensive.
• Using with Vitamin C E Ferulic: If you use this serum alongside Vitamin C E Ferulic, allow at least 30 minutes between applying the two products.

Revised Body Wash Formula (For Sensitive Skin, Foam Pump)

The staff advised simplifying the body wash formula, as many skincare ingredients are washed off and do not provide significant benefits. The revised formula focuses on gentle cleansing and basic hydration:

• Sulfate Free Shampoo Base (Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate) 25%: Acts as the primary gentle foaming agent.
• Glycerin 10%: Provides hydration to prevent skin dryness after washing.
• Mild Preserved Eco™ 1%: Included as a preservative.
• Water: Remaining percentage.

Notes on the Body Wash Formula:

• Foaming Agents: The recommended Sulfate Free Shampoo Base is considered suitable for sensitive skin and foam pumps.
• Adding HyaCoat™: You can add HyaCoat™ to the formula to provide a soft, smooth feeling on the skin after showering. However, the staff noted that HyaCoat™ is relatively expensive for a wash-off product like body wash. For concerns about body dryness, Oil Soap is suggested as a more cost-effective alternative that helps coat the skin with oil.

This revised approach addresses your skin concerns and formulation goals based on expert recommendations.