Skincare Formula Advice (Anti-aging, Brightening, Eye Area)

Subject: Re: Skincare Formula Advice (Anti-aging, Brightening, Eye Area)

Thank you for your questions regarding your skincare formulations.

Regarding your first formula for anti-aging, lifting, firming, and brightening:
Your proposed formula contains a good combination of active ingredients targeting these concerns for combination skin.

• Anti-aging and Lifting: Ingredients like Wakame Extract, Adenosine, and Rosa Hybrid Cell Extract are excellent for stimulating collagen, improving elasticity, and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
• Brightening: Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (a stable Vitamin C derivative) and Oxyresveratrol (from Mahad extract) are potent ingredients for reducing dark spots and promoting a brighter complexion.
• Skin Health and Balance: Beta Glucan helps strengthen the skin barrier and reduce irritation, which is beneficial for combination and occasionally acne-prone skin. Rice Vitamin (Inositol) helps balance skin moisture.
• The Hydrolyzed Milk (Casein) Protein also contributes to skin conditioning.

It's important to note the previous discussion regarding the incompatibility of Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide). As confirmed, these two ingredients should not be used together in the same formula. Your original formula does not include Vitamin B3, so this specific incompatibility is avoided.

Overall, your formula is comprehensive and well-suited for your stated goals and skin type. Ensure you follow the recommended mixing instructions and pH ranges for each ingredient to maintain stability and effectiveness, particularly for Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Oxyresveratrol.

Regarding your request for an eye area formula:
The skin around the eyes is delicate and requires ingredients specifically chosen to address concerns like fine lines, puffiness, and dryness. A formula combining several targeted actives would be beneficial:

• For Puffiness and Dark Circles: Ingredients like REGU®-AGE and Pep®-Eye (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5) are specifically designed to reduce under-eye bags and improve circulation to lessen dark circles.
• For Wrinkles and Firmness: Peptides such as Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Pep®-Synthe6 (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38) can help relax muscle tension and stimulate collagen for smoother, firmer skin.
• For Hydration and Barrier Support: Hyaluronic Acid (Small Molecule) provides deep moisture to combat dryness, while Ceramide Complex helps restore the skin barrier, essential for the thin skin around the eyes.
• For Soothing: Beta Glucan can help calm and strengthen the delicate eye area.

These active ingredients would typically be incorporated into a suitable base (like a light gel or serum using a thickener such as Pro Polymer) along with a preservative (like Phenoxyethanol SA). Due to the different requirements of some ingredients (e.g., Ceramide Complex needing heat for dispersion while peptides are heat-sensitive), careful mixing procedures are necessary.

This combination of ingredients can help address the multiple concerns you have for the skin around your eyes.