Acne-removing gel candy and its preparation method

Abstract

This invention provides an acne-removing gel candy and its preparation method. The raw materials for preparing the acne-removing gel candy include anti-inflammatory substances, antioxidants, skin improvers, acne bacteria inhibitors, and gel fillers. The anti-inflammatory substances include Haematococcus pluvialis oil, vitamin C derivatives, and plant oils; the antioxidants include yeast extract. This invention inhibits acne formation through anti-inflammatory substances, alleviates the effects of skin inflammation on the dermis to accelerate acne elimination through antioxidants, improves skin properties through skin improvers, and inhibits the proliferation of acne bacteria to repair acne. This multi-faceted approach effectively inhibits acne formation, clears acne, and improves skin after acne treatment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of food processing technology, and in particular to an acne-removing gel candy and its preparation method. Background Technology

[0002] Acne, commonly known as pimples or zits, is a common skin condition. Surveys show that up to 85% of teenagers have experienced acne. Acne can have very serious physical and psychological effects, and can even lead to depression. When acne is mild, people often don't pay attention to it and don't take timely and targeted care measures, allowing the condition to spread and become difficult to cure over time.

[0003] Acne is essentially an inflammatory disease occurring within the hair follicle. Cells in the follicular infundibulum proliferate rapidly, forming comedones and keratin plugs that block the follicle. Sebum, shed follicular wall cells, and microbial metabolic products cannot be expelled in time, becoming trapped and physically compressing the follicle wall, leading to more severe inflammation. When the inflammation becomes severe, red papules appear, commonly known as "inflammatory papules." If these papules do not subside promptly, they may further develop into pustules, and in particularly severe cases, nodules, cysts, or even scars. Generally, acne patients exhibit various types of lesions on their face, with some types appearing more numerous than others.

[0004] Currently, acne treatment products mainly consist of facial cleansers and acne creams. Facial cleansers inhibit acne growth by cleaning clogged pores; however, they cannot remove stubborn blockages in hair follicles. Furthermore, strong cleansers are not suitable for sensitive or dry skin, as they can easily damage the skin's surface. Acne creams typically contain anti-inflammatory plant-based ingredients, but these only alleviate surface damage after acne has formed and do not fundamentally address the underlying issues of acne-induced skin damage or the damage that occurs after acne has healed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the above problems, the purpose of this invention is to provide an acne-removing gel candy and its preparation method. This acne-removing gel candy can not only inhibit the formation of acne, but also clear acne and improve the skin after acne removal.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the first aspect of this invention provides an acne-removing gel candy, the raw materials of which include anti-inflammatory substances, antioxidants, skin improvers, acne bacteria inhibitors, and gel fillers. The anti-inflammatory substances include Haematococcus pluvialis oil, vitamin C derivatives, and plant oils, and the antioxidants include yeast extract.

[0007] First, the raw materials for preparation of this invention include anti-inflammatory substances, antioxidants, skin improvers, and acne bacteria inhibitors. The anti-inflammatory substances reduce the generation of free radicals at the site of inflammation, preventing folliculitis and thus inhibiting acne formation. The antioxidants scavenge active free radicals in the body, protecting proteins and enzymes, thereby alleviating the effects of skin inflammation on the dermis from within, and accelerating acne elimination. The skin improvers improve the skin surface externally, increasing skin barrier function and enhancing the skin's ability to resist external environmental factors. The acne bacteria inhibitors inhibit the proliferation of acne bacteria, thus aiding in acne repair. In other words, this invention uses anti-inflammatory substances to inhibit acne formation, antioxidants to alleviate the effects of skin inflammation on the dermis to accelerate acne elimination, skin improvers to improve skin properties, and acne bacteria inhibitors to inhibit the proliferation of acne bacteria for acne repair. This multi-faceted combination effectively inhibits acne formation, clears acne, and improves the skin after acne treatment.

[0008] Secondly, anti-inflammatory substances include Haematococcus pluvialis oil, vitamin C derivatives, and plant oils. Haematococcus pluvialis oil contains natural astaxanthin, which can inhibit the production of malondialdehyde (MDA) in serum and simultaneously increase the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), a free radical scavenger in the body, thus reducing the generation of free radicals at the site of inflammation. Vitamin C derivatives have anti-inflammatory effects, promoting the repair of damaged tissues and inhibiting sebum secretion, preventing follicle blockage. Plant oils can alleviate acne inflammation. In other words, through the inhibition of free radicals at the site of inflammation by Haematococcus pluvialis oil, the anti-inflammatory effects of vitamin C derivatives, and the inflammation-reducing effects of plant oils, a comprehensive anti-inflammatory approach can be taken, addressing the source, spread, and repair of inflammation.

[0009] Furthermore, in addition to its anti-inflammatory effects, Haematococcus pluvialis oil also has antioxidant effects. Together with yeast extract, it acts as a combination of antioxidants, which can eliminate active free radicals in the body and protect proteins and enzymes, thereby alleviating the effects of skin inflammation on the dermis from within and accelerating the elimination of acne.

[0010] As one technical solution of the present invention, the VC-like substances include acerola cherry fruit powder and / or vitamin C.

[0011] As one technical solution of the present invention, the skin improver includes rice bran oil powder.

[0012] As one technical solution of the present invention, the acne bacteria inhibitor includes olive fruit powder.

[0013] As one technical solution of the present invention, the gel filler includes gel-like substances, water, and sweeteners.

[0014] As one technical solution of the present invention, the gelatinous substance includes gelatin and / or glycerin.

[0015] As one technical solution of the present invention, the sweetener includes at least one of erythritol, sucrose, sorbitol and maltitol.

[0016] As one technical solution of the present invention, the raw materials, by weight fraction, include 70-120 parts of anti-inflammatory substance, 10-35 parts of antioxidant substance, 1-5 parts of skin improver, 0.5-4.0 parts of acne bacillus inhibitor and 80-140 parts of gel filler.

[0017] A second aspect of this invention provides a method for preparing acne-removing gel candy, comprising the steps of:

[0018] (1) Weigh each component of the gel filler according to the formula and mix them evenly to obtain a gel solution;

[0019] (2) Mix anti-inflammatory substances, antioxidants, skin improvers and acne bacteria inhibitors to obtain a mixture;

[0020] (3) After mixing the adhesive and the mixture, press the mixture into pellets;

[0021] (4) Shaping, drying, and packaging.

[0022] As one technical solution of the present invention, the air humidity during drying is ≤48%, the drying temperature is ≤26℃, and the drying time is ≥24h. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solution of the present invention will be further illustrated below through specific embodiments, but these do not constitute any limitation on the present invention.

[0024] The raw materials for preparing the acne-removing gel candy of the present invention include anti-inflammatory substances, antioxidants, skin improvers, acne bacteria inhibitors, and gel fillers. Further, by weight fraction, the raw materials include 70-120 parts of anti-inflammatory substances, 10-35 parts of antioxidants, 1-5 parts of skin improvers, 0.5-4.0 parts of acne bacteria inhibitors, and 80-140 parts of gel fillers.

[0025] The anti-inflammatory substances may be, but are not limited to, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, or 120 parts. These anti-inflammatory substances include Haematococcus pluvialis oil, vitamin C derivatives, and plant oils. Further, the Haematococcus pluvialis oil may be 10–25 parts, the vitamin C derivatives may be 0.1–5 parts, and the plant oils may be 60–85 parts.

[0026] Inflammation is the response of living tissue with a vascular system to localized damage. In the early stages of inflammation, certain inflammatory mediators stimulate blood vessels, causing vasodilation, widening of the endothelial spaces, increased vascular permeability, and the leakage of leukocytes and other cells into the interstitial spaces. This increased exudation leads to tissue swelling. Oxygen free radicals are closely related to inflammation and are one of the important pathological mechanisms in its occurrence and development. They can attack polyunsaturated fatty acids in biomembrane phospholipids, causing lipid peroxidation and biomembrane damage. MDA (malondialdehyde), a product of lipid peroxidation, can further exacerbate the inflammatory response. This invention utilizes Haematococcus pluvialis oil, which contains natural astaxanthin, an oxygenated derivative of carotenoids. Astaxanthin molecules differ from other carotenoids; the hydroxyl groups at the molecular ends have unique advantages. The antioxidant effect of natural astaxanthin is 20 times that of synthetic astaxanthin. As a strong antioxidant, astaxanthin can inhibit the production of MDA in serum while simultaneously increasing the activity of SOD, a scavenger of oxygen free radicals in the body, thus clearing oxygen free radicals and reducing the generation of free radicals at sites of inflammation.

[0027] Vitamin C-like substances include acerola cherry fruit powder and / or vitamin C. Acerola cherry fruit powder is rich in vitamin C, which can promote the repair of damaged tissues, inhibit sebum secretion, and prevent hair follicle blockage.

[0028] Vegetable oils, such as safflower seed oil or perilla seed oil, are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids. Consuming a certain amount of unsaturated fatty acids can reduce acne inflammation. In addition to inhibiting inflammation, unsaturated fatty acids also have antioxidant properties and can delay aging.

[0029] Antioxidants can be present in quantities of, but are not limited to, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, or 35 parts. Antioxidants include yeast extract. Yeast extract contains glutathione, a strong antioxidant that can scavenge free radicals in the body and protect the sulfhydryl groups in many proteins and enzymes, thereby alleviating the effects of skin inflammation on the dermis from within the body.

[0030] Skin improvers can be, but are not limited to, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 parts. Skin improvers include rice bran oil powder. Rice bran oil powder contains a high level of ceramides, which can replenish the ceramides lacking in the skin, thus reducing wrinkles and roughness, locking in skin moisture, improving winter itching and atopic dermatitis, directly targeting the epidermis, strengthening the skin barrier function, reducing allergic reactions, and improving the skin's ability to resist external environmental factors.

[0031] Acne-causing bacteria inhibitors can be administered in dosages of, but are not limited to, 0.5 parts, 1.0 parts, 1.5 parts, 2.0 parts, 2.5 parts, 3.0 parts, 3.5 parts, and 4.0 parts. Acne-causing bacteria inhibitors include olive fruit powder. Olive fruit powder contains hydroxytyrosol, whose antioxidant capacity is 10 times higher than that of vitamin E. Hydroxytyrosol can scavenge exogenous and endogenous peroxides and free radicals. More importantly, hydroxytyrosol can reduce sebum oxidation and inhibit acne-causing bacteria, thereby effectively helping to repair acne.

[0032] The gel filler may be, but is not limited to, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, or 140 parts. The gel filler is used to formulate gel candies containing active substances such as anti-inflammatory substances, antioxidants, skin improvers, and acne bacillus inhibitors. The gel filler includes a gelling agent, water, and a sweetener. The gelling agent includes gelatin and / or glycerin. The sweetener includes at least one of erythritol, sucrose, sorbitol, and maltitol.

[0033] The preparation method of the acne-removing gel candy of the present invention may include the following steps:

[0034] (1) Weigh each component of the gel filler according to the formula and mix them evenly to obtain a gel solution;

[0035] (2) Mix anti-inflammatory substances, antioxidants, skin improvers and acne bacteria inhibitors to obtain a mixture;

[0036] (3) After mixing the adhesive and the mixture, press the mixture into pellets;

[0037] (4) Shaping, drying, and packaging.

[0038] The requirements for drying are: air humidity ≤48%, drying temperature ≤26℃, and drying time ≥24h.

[0039] To better illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of this invention, the invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be noted that the methods described below are further explanations of this invention and should not be construed as limiting it.

[0040] Example 1

[0041] This embodiment is an acne-removing gel candy, which, by weight fraction, includes 15 parts Haematococcus pluvialis oil, 1 part acerola cherry fruit powder, 0.5 parts vitamin C, 75 parts vegetable oil, 10 parts anti-yeast extract, 3 parts rice bran oil powder, 2 parts olive fruit powder, 40 parts gelatin, 15 parts glycerin, 40 parts water, and 10 parts sorbitol.

[0042] Example 2

[0043] This embodiment is an acne-removing gel candy, which, by weight fraction, includes 25 parts Haematococcus pluvialis oil, 2 parts acerola cherry fruit powder, 0.1 parts vitamin C, 80 parts vegetable oil, 5 parts anti-yeast extract, 5 parts rice bran oil powder, 4 parts olive fruit powder, 50 parts gelatin, 25 parts glycerin, 30 parts water and 15 parts sorbitol.

[0044] Example 3

[0045] This embodiment is an acne-removing gel candy, which, by weight fraction, includes 20 parts Haematococcus pluvialis oil, 1.5 parts acerola cherry fruit powder, 0.4 parts vitamin C, 65 parts vegetable oil, 8 parts anti-yeast extract, 2 parts rice bran oil powder, 3 parts olive fruit powder, 45 parts gelatin, 10 parts glycerin, 35 parts water and 5 parts sorbitol.

[0046] Example 4

[0047] This embodiment is an acne-removing gel candy, which, by weight fraction, includes 15 parts Haematococcus pluvialis oil, 1.5 parts acerola cherry fruit powder, 75 parts vegetable oil, 10 parts anti-yeast extract, 3 parts rice bran oil powder, 2 parts olive fruit powder, 40 parts gelatin, 15 parts glycerin, 40 parts water and 10 parts sorbitol.

[0048] Example 5

[0049] This embodiment is an acne-removing gel candy, which, by weight fraction, includes 15 parts Haematococcus pluvialis oil, 1.5 parts vitamin C, 75 parts vegetable oil, 10 parts anti-yeast extract, 3 parts rice bran oil powder, 2 parts olive fruit powder, 40 parts gelatin, 15 parts glycerin, 40 parts water, and 10 parts sorbitol.

[0050] Example 6

[0051] This embodiment is an acne-removing gel candy, which, by weight fraction, includes 15 parts Haematococcus pluvialis oil, 1 part acerola cherry fruit powder, 0.5 parts vitamin C, 75 parts vegetable oil, 10 parts anti-yeast extract, 3 parts rice bran oil powder, 2 parts olive fruit powder, 55 parts glycerin, 40 parts water and 10 parts sorbitol.

[0052] Example 7

[0053] This embodiment is an acne-removing gel candy, which, by weight fraction, includes 15 parts Haematococcus pluvialis oil, 1 part acerola cherry fruit powder, 0.5 parts vitamin C, 75 parts vegetable oil, 10 parts anti-yeast extract, 3 parts rice bran oil powder, 2 parts olive fruit powder, 55 parts gelatin, 40 parts water and 10 parts sorbitol.

[0054] Example 8

[0055] This embodiment is an acne-removing gel candy, which, by weight fraction, includes 15 parts Haematococcus pluvialis oil, 1 part acerola cherry fruit powder, 0.5 parts vitamin C, 75 parts vegetable oil, 10 parts anti-yeast extract, 3 parts rice bran oil powder, 2 parts olive fruit powder, 40 parts gelatin, 15 parts glycerin, 40 parts water, and 10 parts erythritol.

[0056] Comparative Example 1

[0057] This comparative example is an acne-removing gel candy, which, by weight fraction, includes 25 parts Haematococcus pluvialis oil, 1 part acerola cherry fruit powder, 0.5 parts vitamin C, 75 parts vegetable oil, 3 parts rice bran oil powder, 2 parts olive fruit powder, 40 parts gelatin, 15 parts glycerin, 40 parts water, and 10 parts sorbitol.

[0058] Comparative Example 2

[0059] This comparative example is an acne-removing gel candy, which, by weight fraction, includes 18 parts Haematococcus pluvialis oil, 1 part acerola cherry fruit powder, 0.5 parts vitamin C, 75 parts vegetable oil, 10 parts anti-yeast extract, 2 parts olive fruit powder, 40 parts gelatin, 15 parts glycerin, 40 parts water, and 10 parts sorbitol.

[0060] Comparative Example 3

[0061] This comparative example is an acne-removing gel candy, which, by weight fraction, includes 17 parts Haematococcus pluvialis oil, 1 part acerola cherry fruit powder, 0.5 parts vitamin C, 75 parts vegetable oil, 10 parts anti-yeast extract, 3 parts rice bran oil powder, 40 parts gelatin, 15 parts glycerin, 40 parts water, and 10 parts sorbitol.

[0062] Comparative Example 4

[0063] This comparative example is an acne-removing gel candy, which, by weight fraction, comprises 16.5 parts Haematococcus pluvialis oil, 75 parts vegetable oil, 10 parts anti-yeast extract, 3 parts rice bran oil powder, 2 parts olive fruit powder, 40 parts gelatin, 15 parts glycerin, 40 parts water, and 10 parts sorbitol.

[0064] Comparative Example 5

[0065] This comparative example is an acne-removing gel candy, which, by weight fraction, includes 1 part acerola cherry fruit powder, 0.5 parts vitamin C, 90 parts vegetable oil, 10 parts anti-yeast extract, 3 parts rice bran oil powder, 2 parts olive fruit powder, 40 parts gelatin, 15 parts glycerin, 40 parts water, and 10 parts sorbitol.

[0066] Comparative Example 6

[0067] This comparative example is an acne-removing gel candy, which, by weight fraction, includes 25 parts Haematococcus pluvialis oil, 3 parts acerola cherry fruit powder, 2 parts vitamin C, 10 parts anti-yeast extract, 3 parts rice bran oil powder, 2 parts olive fruit powder, 40 parts gelatin, 15 parts glycerin, 40 parts water, and 10 parts sorbitol.

[0068] The preparation methods for the acne-removing gel candies in Examples 1-8 and Comparative Examples 1-6 are as follows:

[0069] (1) Weigh out each component of the gel filler (gelatin, glycerin, water, sorbitol, erythritol, etc.) according to the formula and mix them evenly to obtain a gel solution;

[0070] (2) Mix Haematococcus pluvialis oil, acerola cherry fruit powder, vitamin C, vegetable oil, anti-yeast extract, rice bran oil powder, and olive fruit powder to obtain a mixture;

[0071] (3) After mixing the adhesive solution and the mixture, press the mixture into pellets;

[0072] (4) Shaping, drying (drying air humidity is 40%, drying temperature is 25℃, drying time is 30h), and packaging.

[0073] The acne-removing gel candies prepared in Examples 1-8 and the acne-removing gel candies prepared in Comparative Examples 1-6 were subjected to human skin performance tests. The test results are shown in Table 1.

[0074] The subjects were women aged 15-40 years with simple sallow, dry skin, localized acne or pimples, enlarged pores, and poor skin elasticity and luster (facial skin color images were used, and scores were calculated to be 70-80 points using software). They had not used hormonal drugs or immunosuppressants in the past month and had no allergic diseases. Subjects were randomly assigned to groups based on age, with at least 50 participants in each group. Fourteen groups consumed a basic diet plus one acne-reducing gel candy daily (one of the acne-reducing gel candies prepared in Examples 1-8 or Comparative Examples 1-6 was selected). The control group consumed the basic diet. After 30 days, skin pore size, roughness, luster, and smoothness were measured, and the average values ​​of each group were calculated. Significantly abnormal data were removed from the average calculation. Facial skin color images were collected, and skin index data were obtained using software. Skin index data includes the detection of fine lines, pores, firmness, and radiance. A comprehensive score of 85 or above is excellent, 80-84 is good, 75-79 is average, and 70-74 is passing.

[0075] Skin radiance was measured on the cheeks using the Glossymeter GL200 skin radiance testing probe. The radiance of the cheeks before use was recorded as G0, and the radiance of the cheeks after 30 days of use was recorded as G. The increase in skin radiance was calculated as follows.

[0076] Increase in skin radiance = (G - G0) / G0 * 100%

[0077] Skin pores were statistically analyzed using images of the cheeks captured by the VISIA7 image analysis system. The number of pores before use was recorded as N0, and the number of pores after 30 days of use was recorded as N. The reduction in the number of pores was calculated as follows.

[0078] Reduction in pore count = (N0-N) / N0*100%

[0079] Skin roughness and smoothness were determined by analyzing images of the cheeks captured using the VisioScan VC20 skin surface texture analysis system, yielding roughness (SEr) and smoothness (SEsm). The roughness before use was denoted as SEr0, and the roughness after 30 days of use was denoted as SEr. The reduction in roughness was calculated as follows. Similarly, the smoothness before use was denoted as SEsm0, and the smoothness after 30 days of use was denoted as SEsm. The increase in smoothness was calculated as follows.

[0080] Roughness reduction = (SEr0 - Ser) / SEr0 * 100%

[0081] Increase in smoothness = (SEsm - SEsm0) / SEsm0 * 100%

[0082] Table 1. Results of the efficacy tests for Examples 1-8 and Comparative Examples 1-6 (Part 1)

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[0084] Table 2. Results of the efficacy tests for Examples 1-8 and Comparative Examples 1-6 (II)

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[0087] As shown in Table 1, the gel candy made with Haematococcus pluvialis oil, vitamin C, and plant oils as anti-inflammatory substances, combined with yeast extract as an antioxidant, and supplemented with skin improvers, acne bacillus inhibitors, and gel fillers, can effectively inhibit acne formation and effectively clear acne and improve skin after acne treatment. The results in Table 2 also show that after consuming the acne-removing gel candy of this invention for a period of time, facial skin showed significant improvement.

[0088] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not limited to those listed in the embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention.

Claims

1. An acne gel candy, characterized in that, The raw materials are prepared including 15 parts of Haematococcus pluvialis oil, 1 part of Pinus koraiensis fruit powder, 0.5 part of vitamin C, 75 parts of vegetable oil, 10 parts of yeast extract, 3 parts of rice bran oil powder, 2 parts of olive fruit powder, 40 parts of gelatin, 15 parts of glycerol, 40 parts of water and 10 parts of sorbitol.

2. The method of making an acne gel candy according to claim 1, wherein, The method comprises the steps of: (1) weighing each component of gelatin, glycerol, water and sorbitol according to the formula and mixing them uniformly to obtain a glue solution; (2) mixing Haematococcus pluvialis oil, Pinus koraiensis fruit powder, vitamin C, vegetable oil, yeast extract, rice bran oil powder and olive fruit powder to obtain a mixture; (3) mixing the glue solution and the mixture and then pressing pills; (4) shaping, drying and packaging.

3. The method of making an acne gel candy according to claim 2, wherein, The air humidity during drying is ≤48%, the drying temperature is ≤26℃, and the drying time is ≥24h.

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