Melaleuca alternifolia extract and its cosmetic uses
The Melaleuca alternifolia extract, rich in sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpenoids, addresses skin fatigue by enhancing melatonin signaling for improved skin regeneration and sleep quality, effectively reducing signs of tiredness and promoting recovery.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- FR2022002650
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2022-03-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2042-03-24
AI Technical Summary
There is a need for new cosmetic active ingredients to prevent or treat the visible effects of fatigue on the skin, such as loss of skin radiance, dull complexion, and signs of tiredness, which are not effectively addressed by existing products.
A specific extract of Melaleuca alternifolia, characterized by a high content of sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpenoids and a low content of terpinene-4-ol, obtained through fractional distillation, which activates the melatonin signaling pathway to enhance natural skin regeneration and repair mechanisms, promoting skin recovery during sleep.
The extract improves skin radiance, reduces signs of fatigue, and increases the duration of deep sleep, effectively addressing skin fatigue and promoting natural repair mechanisms.