Topical compositions comprising fermented extracts of traditional chinese medicinal (TCM) ingredients, and methods of making and using same

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-09-16
CHENG JING +3
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[0008]The present invention provides topical compositions, each of which contains a unique blend of TCM ingredients specifically designed to improve the appearance and skin conditions of a particular sub-population of users characterized by a specific skin composition, according to the TCM principles. Specifically, one aspect of the present invention relates to a topical composition containing fermented extracts of Cordyceps sinensis mycelia, Ginkgo biloba leaf, Polygonum cuspidatum rhizome, and Citrus reticulata peel, which can be applied to the skin of a user with a balanced skin composition to improve the appearance and skin conditions of said user. Another aspect of the present invention relates

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Unfortunately, the currently available skin care products containing naturally occurring TCM ingredients are mass-marketed to all consumers and fail to implement the individualized treatment approach of TCM.
Further, a problem commonly encountered when formulating TCM i

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[0073]Fine powder containing a blend of plant extracts for maintaining and strengthening the Yin-Yang balance of a user with balanced skin composition was prepared according to the extraction and drying techniques described hereinabove, which contains:

Ingredient% by weightCordyceps sinensis mycelia24%Ginkgo biloba leaf12%Polygonum cuspidatum rhizome12%Citrus reticulata peel12%Poria cocos sclerotium24%Panax ginseng root4%Perilla frutescens fruit12%Total100%

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[0074]Fine powder containing a blend of plant extracts for nourishing the Yin energy and balancing / neutralizing the excess Yang energy of a user with Yang-dominant skin composition was prepared according to the extraction and drying techniques described hereinabove, which contains:

Ingredient% by weightGanoderma lucidum fruiting body26.67%Selaginella tamariscina plant13.33%Ginkgo biloba leaf6.68%Calendula officinalis flower13.33%Centella asiatica plant13.33%Scutellaria baicalensis root13.33%Polygonum cuspidatum rhizome13.33%Total100.00%

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[0075]Fine powder containing a blend of plant extracts for nourishing the Yang energy and balancing / neutralizing the excess Yin energy of a user with Yin-dominant skin composition was prepared according to the extraction and drying techniques described hereinabove, which contains:

Ingredient% by weightRhodiola rosea rhizome28.13%Perilla frutescens fruit9.38%Phellodendron amurense bark9.38%Foeniculum vulgare seed3.13%Santalum album stem3.13%Hordeum distichon seed28.10%Citrus reticulata peel18.75%Total100.00%

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Abstract

The present invention relates to topical compositions containing fermented extracts of Traditional Chinese Medicinal (TCM) ingredients for improving the appearance and skin condition of the user. The topical compositions of the present invention are tailored for different users of different skin compositions according to TCM principles. The fermented TCM extracts are characterized by reduced odor and/or color in comparison with unfermented TCM extracts and are therefore more suitable for use in cosmetic products.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 159,272 filed Mar. 11, 2009 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 228,999 filed Jul. 28, 2009.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to topical compositions for improving the appearance and skin condition of a user, while such topical compositions contain fermented extracts of Traditional Chinese Medicinal (TCM) ingredients with reduced color and odor. The present invention also relates to computer-based system and method for determining the skin composition of a specific user and selecting a suitable topical composition for such user based on his or her skin composition according to TCM principles.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]There is great interest in the cosmetic industry to develop products containing natural plant-derived materials that may be applied topically to the skin to provide anti-acne, anti-oil, and anti-cellulite benefits. Pla...

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IPC IPC(8): A61K36/254A61K36/00A61K36/16A61K36/752
CPCA61K8/97A61K36/725A61K2800/85A61Q19/00A61K36/752A61K36/756A61K36/804A61K36/8998A61K36/068A61K36/074A61K36/076A61K36/10A61K36/16A61K36/185A61K36/23A61K36/235A61K36/236A61K36/258A61K36/28A61K36/41A61K36/535A61K36/539A61K36/65A61K36/704A61K8/99A61K8/9728A61K8/9789A61P17/00A61P17/10A61K2800/59A61K36/06A61K36/69
Inventor CHENG, JINGCHEN, CHIA-WENSCHNITTGER, SLEVEN FRANCISLU, MING
Owner CHENG JING
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