Gel Formulation for Anti-Aging, Firming, and Whitening

Regarding your request for a gel formulation to reduce wrinkles, firm the skin, and provide whitening benefits, and whether it can be used with an Ionto machine:

While we cannot provide a specific formula with exact percentages, we can recommend key ingredients that possess the properties you are looking for. You can use this information to help create your own formulation, referring to the detailed descriptions of each ingredient for usage rates and mixing instructions.

For the question about using the gel with an Ionto machine, typically, most water-based creams or gels without special ingredients that interfere with the machine's function can be used with an Ionto machine. Based on general information, a standard gel formulation should be compatible.

Here are some ingredients to consider for your gel formulation, categorized by their primary benefits:

Anti-Aging and Firming Ingredients

• Pep®-Mican (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9): A peptide that helps stimulate the synthesis of collagen type 1 and lumican, contributing to anti-aging effects and improving skin structure.
• Pep®-PP4 (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4): Another potent peptide known for its ability to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve skin elasticity.
• HyaRetin™ (Sodium Retinoyl Hyaluronate): An encapsulated form of retinoic acid conjugated with hyaluronic acid, offering wrinkle reduction benefits with potentially improved stability and reduced irritation compared to traditional retinoids.
• FlashTenser™: Provides an instant, temporary skin tightening effect, visibly reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles shortly after application.

Whitening and Brightening Ingredients

• Phenylethyl Resorcinol (e.q. SymWhite 377): A highly effective skin brightening agent that works by inhibiting tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for melanin production.
• Pep®-Radiance (Nonapeptide-1): A peptide that helps to inhibit melanin synthesis, contributing to a brighter and more even skin tone.
• MelaninTerminate™ (Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein): Works through a different mechanism (endothelin antagonist) to inhibit melanin production, helping to visibly clear the skin.

Gel Base Ingredients

To create the gel texture, you would need a gel-forming agent suitable for water-based formulations:

• Reshape Gel™: A gel maker that provides a non-sticky texture and can withstand electrolytes well, suitable for water-based gels.
• ThixoGel™: Creates a thixotropic gel texture (thick when still, more liquid when applied) and is resistant to acid, base, and electrolytes.

When formulating, remember to check the compatibility and recommended usage rate for each ingredient in its product description. Combining ingredients from the anti-aging/firming and whitening categories with a suitable gel base ingredient can help you create a gel with the desired properties.

Please refer to the individual product descriptions for detailed mixing instructions and precautions for each ingredient.