Skincare Formula Advice for Young Skin

Based on your age (20-21) and skin concerns (fine lines, pores, occasional acne, not severe inflammation), and considering the previous advice from the staff and C7, here's a breakdown of your proposed formula and recommendations:

Your Proposed Ingredients:

• Argireline and Leuphasyl: As mentioned, these peptides are typically used for more mature skin to target expression lines caused by muscle movement. At your age, the lines you see are likely due to dryness or temporary factors, not established wrinkles. Using these now might not be effective and can be saved for later when your skin might benefit more.
• Double Hyaluronic (Hyaluron) Gel: Excellent choice! Hyaluronic Acid is crucial for hydration, which helps plump the skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines caused by dryness, and improve overall skin texture and health.
• Calendula Extract: A great ingredient for soothing the skin, reducing redness, and helping with minor inflammation, which is beneficial for occasional acne.
• Willow Bark Extract: Contains natural salicylates, which can help gently exfoliate the skin, unclog pores, and reduce inflammation. This is suitable for your concerns about pores and occasional breakouts.

Recommended Additions (as suggested by Staff):

• Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide): Highly recommended for your skin type. It helps improve skin barrier function, reduce the appearance of enlarged pores, regulate oil production, and can help fade post-acne marks and improve skin tone.
• Matrixyl 3000: This peptide complex helps stimulate collagen production, supporting skin firmness and elasticity. It's a good preventative ingredient for supporting skin structure as you age, without being as potent as Argireline or Leuphasyl for deep wrinkles.

Suggested Formula Approach:

Your initial formula using Hyaluronic Acid Gel, Calendula Extract, and Willow Bark Extract is a good base for hydration, soothing, and pore care. To address your concerns more comprehensively and follow the staff's excellent advice, you could create a serum or gel using:

1. Hyaluronic Acid Gel as the base.
2. Add Calendula Extract for soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits.
3. Add Willow Bark Extract for gentle exfoliation and pore care.
4. Incorporate Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) for pore reduction, oil control, barrier support, and overall skin health.
5. Include Matrixyl 3000 for preventative support of skin firmness and elasticity.

Usage Percentages:

Precise percentages depend on the specific concentration and supplier recommendations for each ingredient you purchased. However, here are general guidelines based on typical usage rates and product descriptions:

• Hyaluronic Acid Gel: This will be the main component, likely 80-90% or more of your formula.
• Calendula Extract: Typically used at 1-5%.
• Willow Bark Extract: Typically used at 1-10% (3% for general care, 5-10% for exfoliation/dark spots).
• Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide): Commonly used at 1-10% (5% is a popular and effective concentration).
• Matrixyl 3000: Typically used at 3-5%.

Always refer to the recommended usage rate provided by your ingredient supplier for the best results and safety.

Storing Argireline and Leuphasyl:

As the staff advised, keep your Argireline and Leuphasyl stored in the refrigerator in their original packaging until their expiration date. They can be used in the future if your skin develops more pronounced wrinkles that these ingredients are designed to target.

By focusing on hydration, gentle exfoliation, soothing, and preventative support with ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid Gel, Calendula Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Vitamin B3, and Matrixyl 3000, you can create a formula that is well-suited to your skin's current needs and helps maintain its health and appearance.