Recommendations for Cream Formulation for Mature Skin and Seaweed Mask

Asked by: bhg332 On: May 26, 2015 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I am looking for recommendations for a cream formulation for skin aged 45-50, focusing on strengthening and hydration. My skin is sensitive, so I need to avoid high concentrations of Vitamin C. I am considering using the following ingredients:

  • Repair Activator™ BG
  • Ceramide Complex (Water/Oil Dispersible Powder)
  • Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A 1%, Water-Soluble)

Could you please provide guidance on formulating this cream?

Additionally, I would like a formula for a seaweed face mask or a formula focused on skin detox, similar to the Anne Semonin brand. Could you provide recommendations for this as well?

Answer

Recommendations for Cream Formulation for Ages 45-50 and Seaweed Mask

Regarding your cream formulation focusing on strengthening and hydrating skin for ages 45-50, while avoiding high concentration Vitamin C due to sensitivity, the active ingredients you initially selected are good.

  • Repair Activator™ BG: Helps repair skin DNA damaged by UV light and has anti-aging properties.
  • Ceramide Complex (Water/Oil Dispersible Powder): Helps restore dry, damaged skin and strengthens the skin's moisture barrier, which is very important for mature and sensitive skin.
  • Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A 1%, Water-Soluble): Helps reduce inflammation, redness, and skin irritation, suitable for sensitive skin.

Based on the suggestions in the thread, adding ingredients to boost skin strength and hydration is a good approach.

  • Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide): This high-purity Vitamin B3 is excellent for strengthening the skin barrier, reducing redness, adding moisture by stimulating ceramide production, and can help control oiliness, making it suitable even for acne-prone skin (unlike your experience with high concentration Vitamin C). Using it at a 5% concentration as recommended will provide these benefits effectively without causing the irritation you experience.
  • MOIST72™: Provides long-lasting hydration by mimicking the skin's natural moisturizing factors. Adding 1-2% will further enhance the hydration aspect of your cream, especially if your skin feels dry or dehydrated.

For the base, both TransDerm™ Transdermal Gel and Aloe Vera Gel Base can be used. The choice between them often comes down to personal preference for texture. Aloe Vera Gel Base is generally well-tolerated, provides a comfortable skin feel, and has soothing and hydrating properties.

Recommended Cream Formula (for 50g)

To create a cream that effectively strengthens and hydrates the skin, considering your sensitivity to Vitamin C, you can adjust the formula as follows:

  • Base (TransDerm™ Transdermal Gel or Aloe Vera Gel Base): Approximately 35-40g (adjust based on other ingredients)
  • Repair Activator™: 5g (10%)
  • Ceramide Complex (Water/Oil Dispersible Powder): 0.5g (1%)
  • Licorice Extract (Licochalcone A 1%, Water-Soluble): 1g (2%)
  • Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide): 2.5g (5%)
  • MOIST72™: 0.5 - 1g (1-2%)

After adding all active ingredients, adjust the amount of the base to reach a total weight of 50g. When mixing, please follow the specific mixing instructions for each ingredient, paying attention to solubility and temperature sensitivity.

Seaweed Face Mask Formula

For a seaweed face mask formula or a formula focused on skin detox, similar to the Anne Semonin brand, more specific information about the ingredients in the original product is needed to provide the closest possible recommendation. If you can provide the ingredient list from the product label, we can suggest ingredients that offer similar benefits.