Revised Cold Process Cream Formula for Dry Skin with Wrinkles and Uneven Tone

Asked by: lady_pop2 On: January 16, 2018 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I am developing a day/night skincare cream for dry skin, aged 50, with concerns about wrinkles, sagging, uneven skin tone, melasma, and freckles. I need a formula that does not require heat during mixing and is easy to prepare, resulting in a texture that is not heavy or sticky.

My initial formula included the following ingredients, but I encountered issues with some:

  • Yeast Radiance
  • Tranexamic Acid
  • Wild Yam Extract
  • Full&lift
  • Double Hyaluronic Acid 5%
  • Rice Vitamin
  • Safe-B3
  • Cell Energy
  • Plankton
  • Pitera
  • Wakame Extract
  • Pep-Coll
  • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
  • Vitamin B6
  • Green Tea Extract
  • GlucoBright
  • Mild Preserved Eco
  • Light Cream Maker
  • LipidSoft™ Film
  • Water

Could you please provide a revised formula that meets the criteria of being a cold process (no heat) formulation, easy to mix, not heavy/sticky, and effectively addresses my concerns for dry skin, wrinkles, sagging, uneven tone, melasma, and freckles?

Answer

Subject: Review of Skincare Formula for Dry Skin with Wrinkles

Hello,

Thank you for consulting with us regarding your skincare cream formulation for dry skin with concerns about wrinkles, sagging, uneven skin tone, melasma, and freckles. You are looking for a day/night cream and prefer not to use heat during mixing.

Our staff has reviewed your initial formula and proposed a revised formulation that meets your requirements, specifically avoiding the need for heat and simplifying the mixing process, while still targeting your skin concerns.

The revised formula recommended by our staff is as follows:

  • Yeast Radiance: 3%
  • Tranexamic Acid: 3%
  • Wild Yam Extract: 2%
  • Double Hyaluronic Acid: 3% (Adjusted from 5%)
  • Rice Vitamin: 3%
  • Safe-B3 (Vitamin B3 Niacinamide): 2%
  • Plankton (Marine Plankton Lifting & Tightening): 2%
  • Pitera (Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate): 10%
  • Wakame Extract: 1%
  • Pep-Coll (Syn-Coll Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5): 3%
  • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8: 5%
  • GlucoBright (Glucosamine N-Acetyl): 2%
  • Mild Preserved Eco (Preservative): 1%
  • Light Cream Maker (Emulsifier): 2%
  • LipidSoft™ Film (Oil): 10% (Added for dry skin)
  • Water: Remaining percentage

Based on the staff's feedback, the following ingredients from your original list were removed for the reasons stated:

  • Full&lift: Requires heat for mixing.
  • Cell Energy (Adenosine Triphosphate): Requires pH adjustment to a specific range (6.8-7.4), making the mixing process more complex.
  • Vitamin B6: Primarily for pore tightening, more suitable for oily skin, not necessary for your concerns.
  • Green Tea Extract: Has a dark color which might not be suitable for a day cream and can color the final product.

The revised formula includes ingredients known for addressing wrinkles (Pep-Coll, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8), lifting/firming (Plankton, Wakame Extract), uneven skin tone/melasma/freckles (Yeast Radiance, Tranexamic Acid, Safe-B3, GlucoBright), and providing moisture (Double Hyaluronic Acid, Rice Vitamin, LipidSoft™ Film). The selected ingredients are compatible and can be mixed without heat, providing a suitable cream for your needs.

This revised formula should be effective for your concerns regarding wrinkles, lifting, uneven tone, melasma, freckles, and lack of moisture, and can be used both day and night as intended, without requiring heat during preparation.