Revised Gel Formula for Oily Skin with Wrinkles, Spots, Pores, and Acne Scars

Hello! Thank you for sharing your proposed formula. Based on your skin type (very oily combination skin with acne scars, melasma/freckles, enlarged pores, and moderate wrinkles) and the feedback received, your original formula had a few points that could be improved, particularly regarding the high percentage of Panthenol which can make oily skin feel greasy, and the inclusion of PE1-Aqua which might not be suitable for this type of formula and could interfere with other ingredients.

Here is a revised gel formula (200g) designed to address your concerns, balancing anti-aging, spot treatment, pore tightening, acne scar improvement, and oil control for very oily skin:

Revised Gel Formula (200g)

• Water: 135g (67.5%)
• Apple Stem Cell Extract: 8g (4%)
• DMAE (SkinTight MD) Liquid: 16g (8%) - Note: While you proposed 15%, we recommend starting with 8% to minimize potential irritation, especially if you haven't used DMAE before. You can gradually increase the percentage if your skin tolerates it.
• Pep-Coll (Palmitoyl tripeptide-5): 6g (3%)
• Tranexamic Acid: 6g (3%)
• Copper Peptide (GHK-Cu): 2g (1%)
• Centella Asiatica Extract: 2g (1%)
• Panthenol (Vitamin B5): 4g (2%) - Reduced significantly from your proposed 8% to avoid excessive oiliness on very oily skin.
• Zinc PCA: 2g (1%) - Added for oil control, pore tightening, and acne scar healing.
• Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3, Niacinamide): 10g (5%) - Added for oil control, pore tightening, reducing spots, and anti-aging.
• L-Carnitine: 6g (3%) - Added for oil control and accelerating skin cell turnover to help with scars.
• Pro Polymer™ (Gel Maker): 3g (1.5%) - Slightly increased to handle the electrolytes from ingredients like Zinc PCA, Vitamin B3, and L-Carnitine. You may need to adjust this amount slightly to achieve your desired gel consistency.
• Preservative: Appropriate amount (e.g., 0.5-1%) - Essential for water-based formulas (not included in your original list, please add a suitable preservative).

Revised Mixing Method:

1. In a clean container, combine the Water, Tranexamic Acid, Panthenol, Zinc PCA, Safe-B3™ (Vitamin B3), and L-Carnitine. Stir or blend gently until all powders are fully dissolved.
2. Slowly sprinkle the Pro Polymer™ powder onto the surface of the liquid while stirring continuously at a low speed for 3-5 minutes until the gel begins to form and appears smooth. Avoid high-speed blending. (For best results, you can let the mixture sit for several hours or overnight after sprinkling the powder before final blending to ensure full hydration).
3. Once the gel base is formed and smooth, add the heat-sensitive ingredients: Apple Stem Cell Extract, DMAE (SkinTight MD) Liquid, Pep-Coll (Palmitoyl tripeptide-5), Copper Peptide (GHK-Cu), and Centella Asiatica Extract. Ensure the temperature of the gel base is below 40°C before adding these. Stir gently until everything is evenly mixed.
4. Add your chosen preservative and stir to combine.
5. Check the pH of the final product and adjust it to be within the optimal range for skin (ideally pH 5.0-6.0) if necessary.

This revised formula incorporates ingredients specifically targeting oil control and pore appearance, which are crucial for your skin type, while maintaining the powerful anti-aging and spot-reducing actives you initially selected.