Rapid Wrinkle Reduction Formula Feedback

Based on the feedback provided, your initial formula can be optimized for faster and more pronounced wrinkle reduction.

• Azelaic Acid: It is recommended to remove Azelaic Acid from a formula focused solely on wrinkle reduction, as its primary benefits are related to skin brightening, reducing oiliness, and acne, not wrinkles.
• DMAE Liquid: To enhance rapid wrinkle reduction, incorporating an ingredient like DMAE Liquid is highly recommended. It is known for its skin-tightening effects and can show results relatively quickly (often within about 10 days of consistent use). A suggested concentration is around 10%, though starting lower (e.g., 3%) is advised, especially for sensitive skin, as higher concentrations can cause irritation or a sticky feeling. DMAE works well with Vitamin B5.
• Lift-Now: While Lift-Now provides an immediate, temporary skin-tightening effect, this effect washes off. For long-term wrinkle improvement, it should be combined with ingredients that provide sustained benefits, such as DMAE or peptides. It is best suited for daytime products or those used before going out.
• Repair Activator and Pure-Adenosine™: These ingredients support skin repair and function, contributing to overall skin health and anti-aging benefits, and can be kept in the formula.
• Vitamin B12: This ingredient helps reduce inflammation and irritation, moisturize the skin, and stimulate cell production, which can be beneficial for overall skin condition and potentially help with skin repair related to aging.

Formulating with Aloe Vera Gel

Using an Aloe Vera gel base, such as Aloe Vera Gel (Heavy) or Aloe Vera Gel (Lite), is possible, but you need to account for the properties of certain active ingredients.

• Electrolyte Sensitivity: Ingredients like DMAE Liquid (and Azelaic Acid, if used) are electrolytes. When added to a gel base, they can cause the gel to thin or become less viscous.
• Using a Thickener: To maintain the desired gel consistency when adding electrolytes, you will need to incorporate a thickener like Pro Polymer or Pro Polymer Silk.
• Mixing Procedure: It is advised to adjust the gel's thickness gradually. If you add electrolyte-containing ingredients and the gel thins too much, you can add more Pro Polymer to thicken it back up. It's easier to adjust incrementally rather than trying to thicken a very liquid mixture all at once. Whether you use a pre-made base or create one, adjusting for electrolytes is a necessary step when including them.

In summary, modify your active ingredients to focus on rapid wrinkle reduction by including DMAE Liquid and removing Azelaic Acid. Be prepared to adjust the viscosity of your Aloe Vera gel base by adding a suitable thickener like Pro Polymer to counteract the thinning effect of electrolyte ingredients like DMAE.