Formulation Feedback

Your chosen ingredients are beneficial for your skin goals:

• Double Hyaluronic Gel Base: Provides essential hydration, plumping the skin and helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines caused by dryness.
• Glucosamine (N-Acetyl-D) 4%: GlucoBright™ (Acetyl Glucosamine) at this concentration is excellent for boosting skin hydration by stimulating hyaluronic acid production. It also works synergistically with Vitamin B3 for improving skin tone and reducing dark spots.
• Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) 5%: Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3) at 5% is a recommended concentration for its multiple benefits, including strengthening the skin barrier, reducing wrinkles, improving elasticity, and reducing redness and hyperpigmentation.
• Soy Extract (Isoflavones / Genistein) 5%: Soy Isoflavones like Isoflaqua™ are known for their anti-aging properties, including stimulating collagen production, providing antioxidant protection, and improving skin hydration and tone. However, the typical recommended usage rate for Isoflaqua™ is 0.1-1.0%. Using 5% might be too high and could potentially cause issues depending on the specific Soy Extract product used. It's advisable to check the manufacturer's recommended usage rate for your specific Soy Extract product and adjust accordingly, ideally staying within the recommended range for optimal efficacy and minimal risk of irritation.
• Pep-Coll 3%: Pep®-Coll (Palmitoyl tripeptide-5) is a peptide specifically designed to stimulate collagen synthesis and reduce wrinkles. Using it at the recommended 3% is appropriate for anti-aging benefits. As the staff mentioned, if Pep-Coll is unavailable, Matrixyl 3000 is an excellent alternative.

Alternative/Additional Ingredients

• Matrixyl 3000: Pal-GHK, Pal-GQPR (eq Matrixyl 3000) is a well-regarded peptide blend that stimulates collagen and other skin matrix components, effectively reducing wrinkles and improving firmness and elasticity. It's a suitable substitute for Pep-Coll if needed, and the recommended usage rate is also around 3%.
• DMAE: DMAE (SkinTight MD™) Liquid is a great suggestion for enhancing skin firmness and tightening, which complements your goal of addressing early wrinkles and improving skin structure. It also offers antioxidant benefits. The recommended usage rate is typically around 3%, but concentrations above 5% can cause irritation, especially for sensitive skin.

Using with Vitamin C E Ferulic Pre-Mix Kit

Yes, you can absolutely use this formulation alongside a Vitamin C E Ferulic Pre-Mix Kit. The Vitamin C E Ferulic combination is a powerful antioxidant serum that protects the skin from environmental damage, brightens the complexion, and supports collagen health. Using it in conjunction with your proposed formula can provide comprehensive anti-aging benefits, addressing hydration, firmness, wrinkles, and antioxidant protection. Apply the Vitamin C serum first, followed by your gel formulation.

In summary, your proposed formula is a solid base for targeting skin strengthening, firmness, and early wrinkles. Pay close attention to the recommended usage rate for your specific Soy Extract product. Incorporating Matrixyl 3000 if Pep-Coll is unavailable, and potentially adding DMAE, can further enhance the formula's efficacy. Using it with a Vitamin C E Ferulic kit will provide additional antioxidant benefits.