Recommendations for Anti-Aging Peptides and Extracts for Wrinkle Reduction Serum
Question
I am looking for recommendations for ingredients to formulate an anti-aging serum specifically targeting forehead lines and smile lines. I am considering using Tego® Pep 4-17 and Apple Stem Cell Extract. Could you recommend a starting point for peptides and other effective extracts, perhaps mentioning more cost-effective options first before considering ingredients like Tego® Pep 4-17?
Answer
Based on the staff's recommendation for a serum to reduce forehead and smile lines:
While Tego® Pep 4-17 and Apple Stem Cell Extract are effective, it's suggested to start with a combination of more cost-effective peptides first.
The recommended starting ingredients are:
- Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8): Helps reduce expression lines by relaxing facial muscles, similar to BOTOX.
- Matrixyl 3000 (Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7): Stimulates collagen synthesis and improves skin firmness.
- Apple Stem Cell Extract (PhytoCellTec Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract): Helps prolong skin cell life, promoting regeneration.
Additionally, the staff recommends adding:
- Centella Asiatica Extract (Gotu Kola Extract): Supports collagen production and skin repair.
- Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide): Reduces wrinkles and improves skin elasticity.
Tego® Pep 4-17 is suggested as a more advanced option to consider if the initial combination is not sufficient.
Related Products Mentioned
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (eq Argireline)
Pal-GHK, Pal-GQPR (eq Matrixyl 3000)
