Stinging and Redness from Slim-Burn in Eye Cream Formula
Question
I am developing an eye cream formula with the following ingredients:
- Slim-Burn (0.1%)
- Slim-Coffee
- Vitamin B3
After using the product, I experienced stinging and redness around the eye area. What is the likely cause of this reaction, and how can I adjust the formula to eliminate these side effects while still achieving the desired results (reducing dark circles and puffiness)?
Answer
Based on your experience and the expert's feedback, the stinging and redness you experienced from your eye cream formulation are very likely caused by the ingredient Slim-Burn.
This ingredient is quite potent and is typically intended for use on the body, such as for reducing cellulite, not for the delicate skin around the eyes or even the face. Using it in an eye cream formulation, even at 0.1%, is too strong and can cause irritation like stinging and redness.
To eliminate the stinging and redness, the recommended solution is to remove Slim-Burn entirely from your eye cream formula.
The other ingredients in your formula, particularly Slim-Coffee (Caffeine) and Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), are effective for addressing dark circles and puffiness. While removing Slim-Burn might slightly reduce the overall intensity of the effect, your formula should still provide good results for these concerns without the uncomfortable side effects.
