Recommended Ingredients for Anti-Aging and Whitening Cream

Here are some recommended active ingredients for a cream formulation (50-100cc) targeting wrinkle reduction, skin plumping, and whitening:

For Wrinkle Reduction and Skin Plumping:

• Pep®-PP4 (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4): A peptide that helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improves skin elasticity over time.
  • Recommended Usage Rate: 1-7% (typically 5%)
• Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline (DPHP): A lipoamino acid that helps reduce wrinkles and provides a plumping effect.
  • Recommended Usage Rate: 1-2%
• Lift-Now™: Provides an immediate, temporary skin tightening and wrinkle reduction effect. Great for a quick visible lift.
  • Recommended Usage Rate: 1-10% (recommended 5%)
• Hydrolyzed Elastin (From Fish): Helps improve skin flexibility and moisture, contributing to a more youthful appearance.
  • Recommended Usage Rate: 1-5%

For Skin Whitening:

• Hexylresorcinol AF: A water-soluble ingredient that effectively reduces dark spots and brightens skin by inhibiting melanin production at multiple stages. It is known for being less irritating.
  • Recommended Usage Rate: 1-3%
• Phenylethyl Resorcinol (e.q. SymWhite 377): A highly effective skin brightening agent and potent tyrosinase inhibitor.
  • Recommended Usage Rate: 0.1-1.0% (recommended 0.5% for leave-on products)

Formulation Notes:

These active ingredients can be incorporated into a suitable cream base. Ensure proper mixing methods and temperature requirements are followed for each ingredient as specified in their descriptions. For a 50-100cc test batch, calculate the amount of each ingredient based on the desired percentage and total volume.