Understanding Super CP Serum Ingredients for DIY Formulation

Thank you for providing the ingredient list for the Super CP serum. While I cannot provide an exact formula or specific percentages for replication, I can offer information on the key ingredients and suggest equivalent or similar ingredients available on myskinrecipes.com to help you understand how to approach creating a similar product.

Formulating cosmetics requires careful consideration of ingredient compatibility, stability, and desired texture, often involving experimentation and adjustment.

Based on the ingredient list you provided, here are some key components and their equivalents or similar ingredients available on myskinrecipes.com:

• Copper Peptides (copper-peptides, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein and copper chloride): This is a key active ingredient known for skin regeneration, wound healing, and anti-aging properties. On myskinrecipes.com, you can find Copper Peptide (GHK-Cu, Copper Tripeptide-1) (1000ppm Solution), Copper Tripeptide 10x (GHK-Cu, Copper Tripeptide-1) (10000ppm Solution), and Copper Peptide (GHK-Cu Copper Tripeptide-1, 1:1) Powder. These are different concentrations and forms of Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu).

• Squalane: A skin-identical lipid that provides excellent moisturization and helps strengthen the skin barrier. Squalane (Olive) is available on myskinrecipes.com.

• Retinyl Palmitate: A form of Vitamin A used for its anti-aging and skin renewal benefits. Vitamin A Palmitate (retinyl palmitate, 1MIU/g) is available.

• Vitamin E (tocophersolan, mixed tocotrienols, mixed tocopherols): Antioxidants that protect the skin from free radical damage. myskinrecipes.com offers various forms like Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate), Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol), and Tocotrienols (Oil, 50%, Cosmetics).

• Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone): Another powerful antioxidant that helps protect against photo-aging. Coenzyme Q10 (98%, Powder, Oil-Soluble) is available.

• Allantoin: Known for its soothing, anti-irritant, and skin-healing properties. Allantoin is available.

• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Aloe vera): Provides moisturizing, soothing, and anti-inflammatory benefits. myskinrecipes.com has Aloe Vera Extract (extraction ratio 10:1 FullAssay™), Aloe Vera Gel (Heavy), and Aloe Vera Gel (Lite).

• Emulsifiers (glycerol stearate, PEG-100 sterarate): These help mix oil and water components. The user's note suggests Milk Lotion Maker™ as a potential alternative, which is an emulsifier suitable for creating lotion textures.

• Amino Acids (glycine, leucine): Part of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF), they help hydrate and strengthen the skin barrier. The user's note suggests using Natural Moisturizing Amino Acids (e.q. Prodew 400), which is a blend of several amino acids and Sodium PCA.

Other ingredients in the list serve various functions such as emollients (ethylhexyl palmitate, PPG 2 myristyl ether propionate, C10-30 Cholesterol/lanosterol esters), humectants (glycerol), preservatives (sodium salicylate, Phenoxyethanol), fragrance/cooling agents (lavandula stoechas oil, Camphor, Menthol), and antioxidants (xanthophyll).

To create a similar product, you would typically combine a water phase (containing water-soluble ingredients like Copper Peptides, Allantoin, Aloe Vera Extract, Natural Moisturizing Amino Acids, Glycerol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Salicylate) and an oil phase (containing oil-soluble ingredients like Squalane, Retinyl Palmitate, Vitamin E, Tocotrienols, Coenzyme Q10, ethylhexyl palmitate, PPG 2 myristyl ether propionate, C10-30 Cholesterol/lanosterol esters, lavandula stoechas oil, Camphor, Menthol, xanthophyll). An emulsifier like Milk Lotion Maker™ would then be used to bind these two phases together to form a stable lotion or serum. The specific usage rates for each ingredient can be found in their respective product descriptions on myskinrecipes.com.

Remember to always follow recommended usage rates and mixing instructions for each ingredient and conduct small-scale tests before making a larger batch.