Serum Formulation for Melasma, Freckles, Dark Spots, Brightening, and Anti-Aging

Thank you for your request regarding a serum formulation for your mother's skin concerns, including melasma, freckles, dark spots, acne, scars, and the desire for brighter, firmer, pore-tightening, and glowing skin.

The staff has provided a comprehensive formula that addresses these issues. Below is the list of ingredients and their percentages as provided:

• Ume Extract 3%
• MOIST24 5%
• Water-Film™ 5%
• Satin Cream Maker 1.5%
• Ceramide Complex (CeraTouch) 5%
• Phenoxyethanol SA 1%
• SKIN-DEFENSE® V 2%
• Distilled Water Remaining part
• Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (Azelaic Acid) 10%
• Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) 5%
• n-acetyl glucosamine (GlucoBright™) 4%
• Tranexamic Acid 3%
• ODA-White Plus™ Oil 3%
• Phenoxyethanol 1 %
• Disodium EDTA 0.2%
• Sym-White™ (Phenylethyl Resorcinol) 0.5%
• Perfect-C 3%
• shea butter 3%
• Organic Virgin Coconut Oil 3%
• Polyquaternium-51 (water lock) 2%
• Soy Extract (Isoflavones / Genistein) 5%
• Blueberry Pterostilbene 3%
• Vitamin B3 4%
• n-acetyl glucosamine 4%
• Pro Polymer 1%
• PE-1 Aqua 2%
• Phenoxyethanol SA 1%

This formula includes several key ingredients targeting your mother's concerns:

• For Melasma, Freckles, Dark Spots, and Brightening: Ingredients like Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (Azelaic Acid), Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, ODA-White Plus™, Sym-White™, Perfect-C, Ume Extract, n-acetyl glucosamine, Soy Extract, and Blueberry Pterostilbene work together to reduce melanin production, fade existing spots, and brighten the overall complexion.
• For Acne and Pores: Azelaic Acid and Niacinamide are effective in managing acne, reducing inflammation, and improving the appearance of pores.
• For Firming, Glowing Skin, and Scars: Ingredients such as Niacinamide, Ceramides, MOIST24, Water-Film™, Water Lock, Shea Butter, and Coconut Oil provide intense hydration and strengthen the skin barrier. Improved hydration and barrier function contribute to plumper, firmer-looking skin, a healthy glow, and can help improve the appearance of scars over time by supporting skin regeneration. Soy Extract and Blueberry Pterostilbene also offer antioxidant and potential anti-aging benefits.
• For Reducing Irritation: SKIN-DEFENSE® V helps soothe the skin.
• For Texture and Penetration: Pro Polymer helps create a pleasant texture, and PE-1 Aqua enhances the penetration of active ingredients.

The staff also inquired about your mother's skin moisture level. Knowing this can help determine if any adjustments are needed to the moisturizing components of the formula to best suit her skin type (e.g., if her skin is very dry or oily).

This formula appears to be a comprehensive approach to address the multiple skin concerns you mentioned for your mother.