Sleep essential oil composition and preparation method thereof

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of skin care products, and particularly relates to a sleep essential oil composition and a preparation method thereof.The sleep essential oil composition comprises a basic essential oil mixture and a soothing essential oil mixture, and the basic essential oil mixture comprises grape seed oil, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, vegetable oil and tocopheryl acetate; the soothing essential oil mixture comprises the following components: lavender oil, lime oil, patchouli oil, frankincense oil, pelargonium graveolens oil, magnolia flower oil, bay leaf oil and cinnamon oil. The soothing essential oil mixture and the basic essential oil mixture in a specific proportion are combined, the sleep quality is effectively improved, anxiety is relieved, grape seed oil and other ingredients in the basic essential oil mixture nourish and moisturize skin and promote relaxation and recovery, various essential oil in the soothing essential oil mixture acts on a nervous system through unique fragrance and characteristics, deep sleep is helped, and the sleep quality is improved. The pressure and anxiety are relieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of skin care products, and particularly relates to a sleep essential oil composition and a preparation method thereof. Background Art

[0002] To address sleep problems, especially insomnia, the most common type of sleep disorder (covering sleep onset disorder, sleep maintenance disorder, and terminal insomnia), extensive research has been carried out from multiple dimensions such as physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and treatment. Currently, the treatment methods mainly rely on drug treatment, supplemented by comprehensive treatment and behavioral therapy. However, the existing drugs for treating insomnia mostly focus on exerting sedative effects, and the accompanying side effects cannot be ignored. These drugs may not only cause discomfort symptoms such as dizziness and headache, interfering with a person's mental state, but even after briefly improving sleep, they may exacerbate insomnia symptoms due to causing an accelerated heartbeat. More seriously, it is extremely easy for users to become dependent on the drugs. In this context, natural plant essential oils, due to their characteristics of relieving stress and soothing emotions, have gradually become a new exploration direction for improving sleep. Reasonable use of essential oils before going to bed can help users relax physically and mentally and more easily enter the sleep state. The present invention is committed to developing a new sleep essential oil composition and a preparation method thereof, aiming to break the dependence on drugs for promoting sleep and provide innovative solutions and new ideas for using essential oils to improve sleep. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a sleep essential oil composition, which can effectively improve sleep quality and relieve anxiety by combining a specific proportion of a soothing and base essential oil mixture. Components such as grape seed oil in the base essential oil mixture nourish and moisturize the skin, promoting relaxation and recovery. A variety of essential oils in the soothing essential oil mixture act on the nervous system through their unique aromas and characteristics to help with deep sleep, reduce stress and anxiety.

[0004] The technical solutions adopted by the present invention are specifically as follows: A sleep essential oil composition, comprising a base essential oil mixture and a soothing essential oil mixture, wherein: The base essential oil mixture includes the following components: grape seed oil, sweet almond oil, vegetable oil, tocopheryl acetate; The soothing essential oil mixture includes the following components: lavender oil, lime oil, patchouli oil, frankincense oil, geranium oil, magnolia oil, bay leaf oil, cinnamon oil; Wherein, the ratio of the soothing essential oil mixture to the base essential oil mixture by weight is 1:(5 - 14).

[0005] In a preferred embodiment, the base essential oil mixture comprises the following components by weight: 20-30 parts of grape seed oil, 20-30 parts of sweet almond oil, 30-40 parts of vegetable oil, and 0.5-5 parts of tocopheryl acetate.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, the soothing essential oil mixture comprises the following components by weight: 1-10 parts of lavender oil, 1-10 parts of lime oil, 1-5 parts of patchouli oil, 1-5 parts of frankincense oil, 1-5 parts of geranium oil, 0.5-3 parts of magnolia flower oil, 0.5-3 parts of bay leaf oil, and 0.5-3 parts of cinnamon oil.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the present application relates to the use of a sleep essential oil composition in the preparation of a cosmetic for improving sleep quality and alleviating anxiety.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the present application relates to the use of a sleep essential oil composition in the preparation of a daily necessity for air freshening.

[0009] A method for preparing a sleep essential oil composition, applicable to the sleep essential oil composition described in any one of the above, comprises the following steps: St1: Add the base essential oil mixture to an emulsifying device and stir for 10-30 minutes; St2: Add the soothing essential oil mixture to the emulsifying device and stir for 10-30 minutes; St3: Filter the discharged material through a filtering element to obtain the sleep essential oil composition.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, in St1 and St2, the stirring rate is 20-30 Hz.

[0011] The technical effects achieved by the present invention are as follows: By combining a soothing essential oil mixture and a base essential oil mixture in a specific ratio, the present invention significantly improves sleep quality and alleviates anxiety. The grape seed oil, sweet almond oil, vegetable oil, and tocopheryl acetate in the base essential oil mixture provide necessary nourishment and moisture to the skin, helping the skin to relax and recover. The lavender oil, lime oil, patchouli oil, frankincense oil, geranium oil, magnolia flower oil, bay leaf oil, and cinnamon oil in the soothing essential oil mixture, with their unique aromas and soothing properties, act on the nervous system together, helping users to enter a deep sleep state while reducing stress and anxiety. Detailed Embodiments

[0012] To make the above objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the following detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention is provided in conjunction with the specification.

[0013] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may be practiced in other ways than those specifically described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0014] Secondly, the so-called "one embodiment" or "embodiment" herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation manner of the present invention. The phrase "in a preferred embodiment" that appears in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an individual or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0015] Embodiment Embodiment 1 Add 25 g of grape seed oil, 25 g of sweet almond oil, 40 g of vegetable oil, and 0.5 g of tocopheryl acetate to the same container in sequence, and mix evenly to obtain a basic ring essential oil mixture. Among them, the vegetable oil can be one of jojoba oil or olive oil. In this embodiment, the vegetable oil is preferably jojoba oil; Add 2 g of lavender oil, 2 g of lime oil, 2 g of patchouli oil, 1 g of frankincense oil, 1 g of geranium oil, 0.5 g of magnolia oil, 0.5 g of bay leaf oil, and 0.5 g of cinnamon oil to the same container in sequence, and mix evenly to obtain a soothing ring essential oil mixture; Add the basic ring essential oil mixture to an emulsifying device, stir at 25 Hz for 25 minutes, then add the soothing ring essential oil mixture to the emulsifying device, stir at 25 Hz for 30 minutes. When the material in the emulsifying device becomes homogeneous and transparent, take a sample for inspection. After passing the inspection, filter the material through a sterilized filter element to obtain a sleep essential oil composition. Among them, the ratio of the soothing essential oil mixture to the basic essential oil mixture by weight is 1:9.5.

[0016] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the filter element is preferably a dry, sterilized, and moisture-free filter cloth, and the mesh number of the filter cloth is 200 - 400 meshes.

[0017] It should be noted that the same essential oil may have multiple effects, which can further enhance the effects of the essential oil composition. In order to better describe the effects of various essential oils, in this embodiment, only one effect of each essential oil is described for illustration purposes. Of course, this does not constitute a specific limitation.

[0018] Here, when alleviating sleep disorders, the base ring essential oil mixture serves as a dilution medium to promote the penetration and absorption of other essential oils, while providing basic moisturization and skin protection. Among them, grape seed oil is rich in polyphenols (such as proanthocyanidins) and antioxidants, which can neutralize free radicals and delay skin oxidation; its light texture allows for rapid penetration and enhances the absorption efficiency of functional essential oils as a carrier; sweet almond oil contains vitamins A, B, E and fatty acids, gently moisturizes and soothes sensitive skin, and its low allergenicity and high ductility are suitable as a dilution base oil; jojoba oil has a structure similar to sebum and regulates the skin's oil balance; tocopheryl acetate can stabilize other essential oil components in the formula and extend the shelf life; The soothing essential oil mixture acts on the central nervous system through olfaction or skin absorption to relieve stress, anxiety, and promote relaxation and sleep. Among them, lavender oil contains linalool and linalyl acetate, which activate the GABA receptors in the limbic system of the brain, reduce cortisol levels, and induce sedation and deep sleep; limonene and linalool in lime oil stimulate the parasympathetic nerve through olfaction, relieve anxiety, and the gentle aroma balances emotions and avoids overexcitement; patchouli alcohol in patchouli oil inhibits the activity of monoamine oxidase (MAO), increases serotonin levels, and improves symptoms of depression and insomnia; α-pinene and limonene in frankincense oil promote deep breathing, activate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis), reduce heart rate, and induce physical and mental relaxation; geraniol and citronellol in geranium oil balance hormone secretion, relieve tension, and stabilize mood swings; linalool and eucalyptol in magnolia oil regulate the activity of the amygdala through the olfactory pathway, relieve stress-induced insomnia, and enhance emotional stability; eucalyptol and eugenol in bay leaf oil inhibit inflammatory mediators (such as COX-2), relieve muscle tension, promote blood circulation, and relieve stress; cinnamaldehyde in cinnamon oil produces a warm feeling by gently stimulating skin receptors, promoting local blood circulation; when used at a low concentration, its aroma activates olfactory receptors and indirectly relieves anxiety.

[0019] Example 2 Add 26 g of grape seed oil, 25 g of sweet almond oil, 32 g of vegetable oil, and 1 g of tocopheryl acetate to the same container in sequence, and mix evenly to obtain the base ring essential oil mixture. Among them, the vegetable oil can be one of jojoba oil or olive oil. In this example, the vegetable oil is preferably jojoba oil; Add 4 g of lavender oil, 3 g of lime oil, 2 g of patchouli oil, 2 g of frankincense oil, 2 g of geranium oil, 1 g of magnolia oil, 0.5 g of bay leaf oil, and 0.5 g of cinnamon oil to the same container in sequence, and mix evenly to obtain the soothing ring essential oil mixture; Add the base-loop essential oil mixture to the emulsifying equipment and stir it at 25 Hz for 25 minutes. Then add the soothing-loop essential oil mixture to the emulsifying equipment and stir it at 25 Hz for 30 minutes. When the material in the emulsifying equipment becomes homogeneous and transparent, take a sample for inspection. After passing the inspection, filter the material through a sterilized filter element to obtain the sleep essential oil composition. Among them, the ratio of the soothing essential oil mixture to the base essential oil mixture by weight is 1:5.7.

[0020] Example 3 Sequentially add 24 g of grape seed oil, 24 g of sweet almond oil, 35 g of vegetable oil, and 3 g of tocopheryl acetate to the same container and mix them evenly to obtain the base-loop essential oil mixture. Among them, the vegetable oil can be one of jojoba oil or olive oil. In this example, the vegetable oil is preferably jojoba oil; Sequentially add 6 g of lavender oil, 1.5 g of lime oil, 1.5 g of patchouli oil, 1 g of frankincense oil, 1 g of pelargonium graveolens oil, 1 g of magnolia flower oil, 1 g of bay leaf oil, and 1 g of cinnamon oil to the same container and mix them evenly to obtain the soothing-loop essential oil mixture; Add the base-loop essential oil mixture to the emulsifying equipment and stir it at 25 Hz for 25 minutes. Then add the soothing-loop essential oil mixture to the emulsifying equipment and stir it at 25 Hz for 30 minutes. When the material in the emulsifying equipment becomes homogeneous and transparent, take a sample for inspection. After passing the inspection, filter the material through a sterilized filter element to obtain the sleep essential oil composition. Among them, the ratio of the soothing essential oil mixture to the base essential oil mixture by weight is 1:13.2.

[0021] Test Example Test the essential oil compositions prepared in Examples 1 to 3 on volunteers and evaluate their effectiveness.

[0022] Experimental grouping: Arrange 40 volunteers in the experimental group, with 10 people in a group. Among them, one group is used as the control group, and the remaining groups are experimental groups. The control group uses 0.5% ineffective fragrance, and each experimental group randomly tests one of the sleep essential oil compositions in Examples 1 to 3.

[0023] Screening criteria: 1. Aged 20 - 50 years old; 2. Sleep onset time ≥ 30 minutes; 3. Without severe sleep disorders or mental illnesses; 4. Have not used sleep aids in the past three months.

[0024] Usage method: The volunteer subjects take 5 g of the sample every day and apply it to the forehead and temples, then gently massage for 3 - 5 minutes. Apply it before going to bed at night and perform aromatherapy diffusion 1.5 meters away from the head of the bed. Use it continuously for 1 week, and do not use other products during the trial period.

[0025] Data collection: Record the sleep onset time (smart bracelet + subjective report), the number of nocturnal awakenings, the morning fatigue feeling (scored from 1 to 10), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) every day.

[0026] Test results: 1. For the test volunteers who used the sleep essential oil composition, their average sleep onset time was significantly faster than that of the control group, indicating that the sleep essential oils prepared in Examples 1 to 3 can effectively shorten the sleep onset time of the test volunteers, improve the sleep efficiency. Please refer to Table 1 for the sleep onset test results.

[0027] Table 1:

[0028] 2. For the test volunteers who used the sleep essential oil composition, the number of their nocturnal awakenings was less than that of the control group, indicating that the sleep essential oils prepared in Examples 1 to 3 can effectively improve the sleep quality of the test volunteers. Please refer to Table 2 for the test results.

[0029] Table 2:

[0030] 3. For the test volunteers who used the sleep essential oil composition, their morning fatigue feeling score was lower than that of the control group, indicating that the sleep essential oils prepared in Examples 1 to 3 can relieve the morning fatigue feeling of the test volunteers. Please refer to Table 3 for the test results.

[0031] Table 3:

[0032] 4. For the test volunteers who used the sleep essential oil composition, their Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was lower than that of the control group, indicating that the sleep essential oils prepared in Examples 1 to 3 can improve the overall sleep quality of the test volunteers. Please refer to Table 4 for the test results.

[0033] Table 4:

[0034] In summary, from the above test results, it can be seen that the sleep essential oil composition provided by the present invention has significant effects in improving sleep quality and relieving anxiety. Through scientific formulation and preparation methods, the sleep essential oil composition of the present invention effectively combines the advantages of the basic essential oil mixture and the soothing essential oil mixture, providing an effective solution for improving sleep quality and relieving anxiety.

[0035] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the principle of the present invention, several improvements and modifications can be made, and these improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention. The structures, devices, and operation methods not specifically described and explained in the present invention are implemented according to the conventional means in the art without special description and limitation.

Claims

1. A sleep essential oil composition, characterized in that: Includes a Base Blend and a Soothing Blend, which include: The base essential oil blend includes the following components: grapeseed oil, sweet almond oil, vegetable oil, tocopheryl acetate; The soothing essential oil blend includes the following ingredients: lavender oil, lime oil, patchouli oil, frankincense oil, geranium oil, magnolia oil, bay leaf oil, cinnamon oil; Wherein, the weight ratio of the soothing essential oil mixture to the base essential oil mixture is 1:(5-14).

2. A sleep essential oil composition according to claim 1, characterized in that: The basic essential oil mixture comprises the following components measured by weight: 20-30 parts of grape seed oil, 20-30 parts of sweet almond oil, 30-40 parts of vegetable oil, and 0.5-5 parts of tocopherol acetate.

3. A sleep essential oil composition according to claim 1, characterized in that: The soothing essential oil mixture comprises the following components measured by weight: 1-10 parts of lavender oil, 1-10 parts of lime oil, 1-5 parts of patchouli oil, 1-5 parts of frankincense oil, 1-5 parts of geranium oil, 0.5-3 parts of magnolia oil, 0.5-3 parts of bay leaf oil, and 0.5-3 parts of cinnamon oil.

4. Use of the sleep essential oil composition according to claim 1 in preparing cosmetics for improving sleep quality and relieving anxiety.

5. Use of the sleep essential oil composition according to claim 1 in preparing daily necessities for air freshening.

6. A method for preparing a sleep essential oil composition, applicable to a sleep essential oil composition according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: St1: Add the base essential oil mixture into the emulsifying equipment and stir for 10 to 30 minutes; St2: Add the soothing essential oil mixture into the emulsifying device and stir for 10 to 30 minutes; St3: Filter the output material through a filter element to obtain a sleep essential oil composition.

7. The method for preparing a sleep essential oil composition according to claim 6, characterized in that: In St1 and St2, the stirring rate is 20 to 30 Hz.

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