Formulating Cream with Light Cream Maker™ for Under-Eye Wrinkles and Texture

Question

I am formulating a cream containing Sweet Almond Oil, B3, Aloe Vera, Eyeseryl, Argireline, and Sesaflash. I am considering using Light Cream Maker™ instead of Laureth-23.

What percentage of oil/water should I use with Light Cream Maker™?
Will the mixture separate after mixing, and will I need to shake it before use?

Additionally, I have a previous formula with Hyaluronic Acid, Argireline, B3, and NAG that worked well overall, but I feel Argireline hasn't shown significant results for under-eye lines. Could you suggest alternative peptides or adjustments for this specific concern?

MySkinRecipes Expert · Accepted Answer

Guide to Making Cream with Light Cream Maker™

For your cream formula aiming to emulsify water and oil, containing Sweet Almond Oil, B3, Aloe Vera, Eyeseryl, Argireline, and Sesaflash, it is recommended to use Light Cream Maker™ over Laureth-23.

The reasons for recommending Light Cream Maker™ are:

Ease of Use: Light Cream Maker™ is designed for easy use, suitable for beginners.
No Heat Required: Using Light Cream Maker™ does not require heat during mixing, which is crucial for preserving the quality of peptides like Eyeseryl, Argireline, and Sesaflash, which can be easily degraded by high heat.

Oil and Water Ratios

Light Cream Maker™ can emulsify oil in the formula up to a maximum of 50% of the total volume. For your formula containing Sweet Almond Oil, it is recommended to start with an oil percentage of around 10-20% and adjust up or down in subsequent batches based on your preferred texture. The remaining percentage will be the water phase, including water and all water-soluble ingredients (B3, Aloe Vera, Eyeseryl, Argireline, Sesaflash).

Mixing Method

Mixing using Light Cream Maker™ can be done without heat to prevent peptide degradation:

Mix all the oil ingredients (Sweet Almond Oil) with the Light Cream Maker™.
In a separate container, mix the water phase with all the water-soluble ingredients (water, B3, Aloe Vera, Eyeseryl, Argireline, Sesaflash). Stir until dissolved.
Gradually pour the mixed water phase into the oil phase containing Light Cream Maker™, pouring slowly while continuously stirring.
Continue stirring until the mixture gradually thickens into the desired cream texture. If it's not thick enough, you can add a little more Light Cream Maker™ at a time.

If mixed thoroughly, the resulting cream should not separate. Shaking before use will not be necessary, but ensure that you stir until the mixture is completely uniform.

Experience with Previous Formula and Additional Advice for Under-Eye Wrinkles

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with your previous formula (Hyaluronic Acid, Argireline, B3, NAG). We are glad to hear about the good results for both you and your mother.

Regarding the under-eye lines where you feel Argireline hasn't shown as significant results as desired, you might consider adding other peptides known for higher efficacy specifically for wrinkles, such as SNAP-8 and Leuphasyl, to your formula. These peptides are effective in helping to reduce muscle contractions, which are a cause of expression lines.