Formula Review for Mature, Dry, Sensitive Skin with Wrinkles and Acne

Your adjusted formula appears suitable for your mother's skin concerns, addressing dryness, wrinkles, sensitivity, redness, and acne.

Here's a review of the ingredients and concentrations:

• For Wrinkles:

  • Metabiotics Resveratrol 5%
  • Repair Activator 5%
  • Matrixyl 3000 5%
  • Gotu Kola 5%
  • Copper Peptide 1%
    This combination includes peptides and extracts known for their anti-aging and skin-repairing properties.

• For Sensitivity and Acne:

  • Beta Glucan 5%
  • B5 2%
  • Licorice 1%
    These ingredients are well-regarded for their soothing, anti-inflammatory, and skin-barrier support benefits, which are helpful for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

• Preservative:

  • Phenoxyethanol 1%
    Using 1% Phenoxyethanol is standard for preservation. As the staff mentioned, for very sensitive skin, you could consider reducing it to 0.5% and storing the product in the refrigerator, ensuring strict hygiene during preparation.

• Gel Base:

  • Hyaluronic Acid (Standard Molecule) 0.5%
    Using Hyaluronic Acid Standard Molecule at 0.5% is appropriate for creating a gel texture and providing hydration.

• Water:

  • Distilled Water 68.5%

Your formula incorporates several key ingredients recommended by the staff, such as Repair Activator, Matrixyl 3000, Beta Glucan, and B5, while also including other beneficial actives like Metabiotics Resveratrol, Gotu Kola, and Copper Peptide.

Regarding deep wrinkles, the staff suggested that combining wrinkle peptides can be effective. Specifically, they mentioned pairing Matrixyl 3000 with Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8) to help relax muscle tension that contributes to expression lines. If deep wrinkles are a primary concern, you might consider incorporating Argireline into the formula, potentially adjusting the percentages of other wrinkle actives to accommodate it.

Overall, the formula looks well-balanced for the stated skin concerns. Ensure all ingredients are compatible and follow proper mixing instructions for each raw material, especially regarding temperature and pH, to maintain their efficacy and stability.