Revised Facial Serum/Gel Formula for Acne, Aging, and Brightening

Asked by: phanchuka On: July 20, 2015 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I want to create a cream formula for facial skin to address acne, dullness, wrinkles, and sagging. My proposed formula includes the following ingredients:

  • Pep-coll 3%
  • DMAE (liquid) 4%
  • Repair Activator 5%
  • Active Resveratrol 5%
  • Lift now 5%
  • Nano white 5%
  • Vit B3 2%
  • glucosamine 4%
  • สารสกัดมะหาด 5%
  • Licorice Extract 1%
  • Cucumber Extract 5%
  • Hi-EGCG 5%
  • Slim Coffee 20%
  • Slim Burn 1%
  • Light Cream Maker 1%
  • Phenoxylethanol 1%
  • Water (balance)

I plan to use Light Cream Maker for the texture. Please review this formula for suitability and effectiveness for facial use, targeting these concerns.

Answer

Hello, I understand you are concerned about acne, dullness, wrinkles, and sagging skin, and you have prepared a cream formula and received feedback from the staff.

The staff recommended a revised formula that is more suitable for your skin concerns and to achieve a better texture, as follows:

  • Pep-coll 3%
  • DMAE (liquid) 4%
  • Repair Activator 5%
  • Active Resveratrol 5%
  • Vit B3 2%
  • glucosamine 4%
  • สารสกัดมะหาด (Mahad Extract) 5%
  • Licorice Extract 1%
  • Hi-EGCG 5%
  • Pro Polymer 1.5% (instead of Light Cream Maker)
  • Phenoxylethanol 1%
  • Remaining is water

How these ingredients benefit your skin concerns:

  • Wrinkles and Sagging: Pep-coll, DMAE, Repair Activator, Active Resveratrol, and Vit B3 have properties that help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve skin firmness.
  • Dullness and Brightening: Vit B3, Glucosamine, Mahad Extract, Licorice Extract, and Hi-EGCG help even out skin tone and promote a brighter complexion.
  • Acne Concerns: Vit B3 and Hi-EGCG have soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, which may help reduce acne issues.

Reasons the staff recommended adjusting/removing certain ingredients:

  • Slim Coffee (20%) and Slim Burn (1%): The concentrations are too high and more suitable for body use. Using them on facial skin may easily cause irritation, especially Slim Burn, which is recommended for use at no more than 0.5% on sensitive skin.
  • Lift now (5%), Nano white (5%), and Cucumber Extract (5%): The staff advised that these concentrations are too high and may result in a sticky, unpleasant texture. Lift Now at 5% may also cause excessive skin tightness, leading to discomfort.

Recommendation regarding product texture and mixing steps:

  • Since this formula does not contain oil, using Light Cream Maker will not produce the desired white cream texture. The staff therefore recommended using Pro Polymer at least 1.5% to create a gel texture instead, which is more compatible with the formula's characteristics.
  • Mixing Steps: Most ingredients in the formula are water-soluble. It is recommended to mix all water-soluble ingredients together first. Stir or blend until the ingredients are well combined and clear. Then, gradually add Pro Polymer and continue stirring or blending until the desired gel texture is obtained.

In summary, the revised formula and mixing method recommended by the staff appear more suitable for your skin concerns and for achieving a good product texture.