Formulating Serum and Gel for Very Dry, Aging, Acne-Prone Skin with Marks

Okay, I understand you're looking for a serum for very dry skin with wrinkles, dark/red acne marks, and occasional clogged/inflamed acne. You've proposed a formula and received feedback and a modified formula recommendation from the staff, along with a separate suggestion for an acne treatment gel.

Your initial formula can indeed be mixed, as confirmed by the staff. However, the staff has provided a modified formula better suited to address your very dry skin concerns by including ingredients that help coat the skin and provide more emollience. They also recommended a separate gel specifically for treating clogged acne.

Here are the mixing instructions for the staff's recommended serum formula and the acne treatment gel:

Recommended Serum Formulation (Modified)

This formula is designed to provide intense hydration and address dryness, wrinkles, and skin repair.

Ingredients:

• Aqua (Water) - Remaining percentage to 100%
• Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (Pitera) - 20%
• Niacinamide - 10%
• Repair Activator - 10%
• Glycerin - 5%
• Double Hyaluronic Acid - 5%
• GlucoBright - 4%
• Phenoxyethanol SA - 1%
• Satin Cream Maker - 1.5%
• LipidSoft Film - 5%
• Cerasoft - 5%
• Siliwax Lite (Cetyl Dimethicone) - 5%
• Vitamin B5 - 3%

Mixing Instructions:

1. Water Phase: In a container, combine Aqua, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (Pitera), Niacinamide, Repair Activator, Glycerin, Double Hyaluronic Acid, GlucoBright, Vitamin B5, and Phenoxyethanol SA. Stir gently until all water-soluble ingredients are dissolved.
2. Add Satin Cream Maker to the water phase and mix well to disperse the powder.
3. Oil Phase: In a separate container, combine LipidSoft Film, Cerasoft, and Siliwax Lite. Gently warm this mixture if necessary (e.g., in a warm water bath) to ensure Cerasoft is fully liquid, then let it cool slightly.
4. Slowly add the Oil Phase to the Water Phase while mixing continuously. Continue mixing until a homogeneous, creamy texture is achieved. Avoid high-speed mixing (do not exceed 2500 rpm) as this can damage the Satin Cream Maker polymer.

Recommended Acne Treatment Gel

This gel is specifically for dissolving clogged acne. Apply it to affected areas before your serum and moisturizer, both morning and night if needed.

Ingredients:

• Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (Powder, Timed-Release) - 4% (This provides 2% active Salicylic Acid, recommended for heavy acne)
• Pro Polymer - 1%
• Mild Preserved Eco (preservative) - 1%
• Water - 94%

Mixing Instructions:

1. In a container, combine Water and Pro Polymer. Mix thoroughly until a gel forms.
2. Add Encapsulated Salicylic Acid (Powder, Timed-Release) to the gel base. Blend the mixture for at least 15 minutes (or 30 minutes with a low-speed blender) to ensure the powder is completely dispersed. It will not dissolve but should be evenly suspended. Avoid heating above 40°C during this step.
3. Add Mild Preserved Eco and mix well to incorporate the preservative.

These two formulations can be used together as part of your skincare routine to address your specific skin concerns.