Kit for enhancing the effect of a cosmetic preparation for skin care and improvement of skin condition

Abstract

Cosmetic preparation for skin care and improvement of skin condition, containing one or more metal salts of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a kit for enhancing the effect of a cosmetic preparation for skin care and improvement of the skin condition, which comprises a device for cosmetic treatment of the skin and a cosmetic preparation containing one or more metal salts of pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid.

[0002] Skin care is a component of body care and, in a broader sense, encompasses the cleansing and treatment of the skin with the goal of maintaining its natural protective mechanisms and health, and improving overall well-being. Skin care products are cosmetic or medicinal preparations used to care for, firm, and replenish lipids in stressed skin, as well as for the aftercare or prevention of acute dermatoses. Commonly used active ingredients include urea, dexpanthenol, allantoin, and various oils and fats.

[0003] However, what all known skin care products have in common is that they are not always reliable and do not work for everyone. Furthermore, intolerances and allergies can develop, necessitating the use of alternative methods.

[0004] There is therefore still a significant need to optimize the use of skin care products.

[0005] Surprisingly, it has been found that the topical application of a suitably formulated composition containing one or more metal salts of pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid produces a skin-care effect and sustainably improves the skin condition when the composition is enhanced in its effect by a device for cosmetic treatment of the skin using red light, electromuscular stimulation (EMS), massage or radio frequency or a combination of these methods.

[0006] The present invention therefore relates to a kit for enhancing the effect of a cosmetic preparation for skin care and improving the skin condition, which a) A device for the cosmetic treatment of the skin using red light, electromuscular stimulation (EMS), massage, ultrasound or radiofrequency or a combination of these methods and b) A cosmetic preparation for the care of the skin and for improving the condition of the skin, which contains one or more metal salts of pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid.

[0007] Further objects of the present invention are - independently of one another - a cosmetic preparation for skin care and improvement of the skin condition, which contains one or more metal salts of pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid, as well as a device for cosmetic treatment of the skin by means of red light, electromuscular stimulation (EMS), massage, ultrasound or radio frequency or a combination of these methods.

[0008] With regard to all relative or percentage weight-based quantities mentioned below, it should be noted that these must be selected within the scope of the compositions according to the invention in such a way that, in the total amount in the composition according to the invention, including all components or ingredients or additives or constituents or excipients, they always add up to 100% or 100% by weight. However, this will be self-evident to the person skilled in the art.

[0009] Furthermore, the person skilled in the art may deviate from the numerical, range, weight and quantity specifications given below depending on the application or individual case, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0010] It is also self-evident that embodiments, forms of embodiment, advantages and the like which are mentioned below only for one aspect of the invention for the purpose of avoiding repetition also apply accordingly with regard to the other aspects of the invention.

[0011] A preferred preparation according to the invention contains one or more metal salts of pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid in a cosmetically effective amount.

[0012] A preparation according to the invention preferably contains a total content of metal salts of pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid of 0.0065 to 10 wt.%, in particular 0.0065 to 8 wt.%, particularly preferably 0.0065 to 6 wt.%.

[0013] Pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid (PCA) is derived from the amino acid glutamic acid and acts as a moisturizing factor for human skin. Sugar cane is typically used for its production. The sodium salt of pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid (INCI: Sodium PCA) provides the skin with sufficient moisture, thus ensuring healthy elasticity. PCA (pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid) also significantly reduces unpleasant skin tightness.

[0014] The sodium salt of PCA (pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid) plays a major role in hair care. In special hair care products, the substance makes wet hair easier and more manageable after washing and is also considered a proven remedy for the dreaded "flyaways."

[0015] PCA (pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid) is heat-stable, but should not be heated above 70 degrees Celsius if possible. The sodium salt of pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid is highly soluble in water, but also shows good solubility in alcohol or glycerin. The substance mixes excellently with other hydrating active ingredients. A proven, well-tolerated, and highly hydrating mixture, for example, would be a combination of PCA (pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid), glycerin, and sodium lactate. The sodium salt of PCA (pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid) is highly biodegradable. It is also completely safe, generally non-allergenic, and non-irritating to the skin.

[0016] The zinc salt of PCA (INCI: Zinc PCA) is also important. The white and very fine powder is obtained from amino acids and L-glutamic acid; this process is referred to by experts as hydrolysis. The zinc salt of PCA (pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid) is used in high-quality formulations for oily scalps, oily skin, and dry, flaky skin. The zinc salt of PCA (pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid) reduces the activity of a specific enzyme, which in turn is responsible for stimulating the human sebaceous glands. In addition, the zinc salt of PCA (pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid) is considered an effective deodorant.

[0017] According to the invention, the preparation preferably contains sodium PCA and zinc PCA in combination, particularly preferably sodium PCA, zinc PCA, magnesium PCA and manganese PCA in combination.

[0018] A preferred preparation according to the invention contains a powder component which is composed as follows: maltodextrin (> 50 wt.%), sodium PCA (25 wt.% to 5 wt.%), magnesium PCA (1 wt.% to 6 wt.%), zinc PCA (1 wt.% to 5 wt.%) and manganese PCA (0.05 wt.% to 0.95 wt.%).

[0019] A preparation according to the invention preferably contains a total content of the powder component of 0.01 to 25 wt.%, in particular 0.03 to 20 wt.%, particularly preferably 0.05 to 18 wt.%.

[0020] Advantageously, the preparation according to the invention brings about a cosmetic improvement of the skin's appearance and an improvement in the skin's condition.

[0021] The preparation according to the invention can be packaged in any form deemed suitable by the person skilled in the art, but it is particularly preferably packaged as an ointment or gel.

[0022] A further subject of the present invention is a process for producing a preparation according to the invention for cosmetic skin care and for improving the condition of the skin, which is characterized in that sodium PCA is mixed in aqueous solution with magnesium PCA, zinc PCA and manganese PCA, maltodextrin is added and the mixture is spray-dried, whereby the powder component is obtained, which is mixed with cosmetically suitable and compatible carriers as described for the preparations according to the invention.

[0023] Another object of the present invention is a cosmetic method for skin care and for improving the condition of the skin, which is characterized in that a kit according to the invention is applied to the human skin.

[0024] A further object of the present invention is the use of a kit according to the invention in the field of cosmetics for skin care and for improving the skin condition

[0025] Depending on the type of formulation, the preparation according to the invention may contain at least one further auxiliary or additive, such as oils, protective colloids, plasticizers, antioxidants and / or emulsifiers.

[0026] In the case of a dispersion, in particular in the case of a suspension or emulsion, it is advantageous to additionally use a physiologically acceptable oil such as sesame oil, corn germ oil, cottonseed oil, kahai oil, soybean oil or peanut oil, esters of medium-chain vegetable fatty acids or fish oils such as mackerel, sprat or salmon oil. To increase the stability of the active ingredient against oxidative degradation, it is advantageous to add stabilizers such as α-tocopherol, β-tocopherol, γ-tocopherol, δ-tocopherol, gallates, diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, ascorbic acid and its esters, catechin, carnosic acid, genistein, lipoic acid, kaempferol, caffeic acid, oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol, quercetin, rosmarinic acid, sinapic acid, bis-ethylhexyl hydroxydimethoxy benzylmalonate, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, sodium polyphosphate, epigallocatechin gallate, beta-carotene, ectoin or lycopene.

[0027] The dosage and duration of use of the preparation according to the invention can be adapted and varied in a suitable manner by the person skilled in the art.

[0028] The possible dosage forms of the preparation according to the invention include topical or local application forms in the form of gels, ointments, creams, lotions, pastes and sprays.

[0029] The cosmetic preparations according to the invention, such as creams, gels, lotions, alcoholic and aqueous / alcoholic solutions, emulsions, wax / fat masses or ointments can - depending on the type of formulation - contain as auxiliaries and additives mild surfactants, oil components, emulsifiers, superfatting agents, pearlescent waxes, bodying agents, thickeners, polymers, silicone compounds, fats, waxes, stabilizers, biogenic active ingredients, deodorants, antiperspirants, antidandruff agents, film formers, swelling agents, UV light protection factors, antioxidants, hydrotropes, preservatives, insect repellents, self-tanning agents, solubilizers, perfume oils, dyes and the like.

[0030] Typical examples of suitable mild, ie particularly skin-compatible surfactants are fatty alcohol polyglycol ether sulfates, monoglyceride sulfates, mono- and / or dialkyl sulfosuccinates, fatty acid isethionates, fatty acid sarcosinates, fatty acid taurides, fatty acid glutamates, α-olefin sulfonates, ether carboxylic acids, alkyl oligoglucosides, fatty acid glucamides, alkylamidobetaines and / or protein fatty acid condensates, the latter preferably based on wheat proteins or rice proteins.

[0031] Examples of oil substances that can be used are Guerbet alcohols based on fatty alcohols with 6 to 18, preferably 8 to 10 carbon atoms, esters of linear C6-C 32 -fatty acids with linear C6-C 32 -fatty alcohols, esters of branched C6-C 13 -Carboxylic acids with linear C6-C 32-Fatty alcohols, such as myristyl myristate, myristyl palmitate, myristyl stearate, myristyl isostearate, myristyl oleate, myristyl behenate, myristylerucate, cetyl myristate, cetyl palmitate, cetyl stearate, cetyl isostearate, cetyl oleate, cetyl behenate, cetylerucate, stearyl myristate, Stearyl palmitate, stearyl stearate, stearyl isostearate, stearyl oleate, stearyl behenate, stearylerucate, isostearyl myristate, isostearyl palmitate, isostearyl stearate, isostearyl isostearate, isostearyl oleate, isostearyl behenate, isostearyl oleate, oleyl myristate, oleyl palmitate, Oleyl stearate, oleyl isostearate, oleyl oleate, Oleyl behenate, oleyl erucate, behenyl myristate, behenyl palmitate, behenyl stearate, behenyl isostearate, behenyl oleate, behenyl behenate, behenyl erucate, erucyl myristate, erucyl palmitate, erucyl stearate, erucyl isostearate, erucyl oleate, erucyl behenate and erucyl erucate.

[0032] In addition, esters of linear C6-C 32-Fatty acids with branched alcohols, especially 2-ethylhexanol, esters of hydroxycarboxylic acids with linear or branched C6-C 32 -Fatty alcohols, in particular dioctyl malate, esters of linear and / or branched fatty acids with polyhydric alcohols (such as propylene glycol, dimerdiol or trimertriol) and / or Guerbet alcohols, triglycerides based on C6-C 10 -fatty acids, liquid mono- / di- / triglyceride mixtures based on C6-C 18 -fatty acids, esters of C6-C 32 -fatty alcohols and / or Guerbet alcohols with aromatic carboxylic acids, in particular benzoic acid, esters of C2-C 12 -Dicarboxylic acids with linear or branched alcohols having 1 to 32 carbon atoms or polyols having 2 to 10 carbon atoms and 2 to 6 hydroxyl groups, vegetable oils, branched primary alcohols, substituted cyclohexanes, linear and branched C6-C 32-Fatty alcohol carbonates, Guerbet carbonates, esters of benzoic acid with linear and / or branched C6-C alcohols (e.g. Finsolv ® TN), linear or branched, symmetrical or asymmetrical dialkyl ethers with 6 to 32 carbon atoms per alkyl group, ring-opening products of epoxidized fatty acid esters with polyols, silicone oils and / or aliphatic or naphthenic hydrocarbons, such as squalane, squalene, hemisqualane or dialkylcyclohexanes.

[0033] Suitable emulsifiers include non-ionic surfactants from at least one of the following groups: (1) Addition products of 2 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide and / or 0 to 5 moles of propylene oxide with linear fatty alcohols having 8 to 32 carbon atoms, with fatty acids having 12 to 32 carbon atoms, with alkylphenols having 8 to 15 carbon atoms in the alkyl group and with alkylamines having 8 to 32 carbon atoms in the alkyl radical; (2) C 12 / 18-Fatty acid mono- and diesters of addition products of 1 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide with glycerol; (3) Glycerol mono- and diesters and sorbitan mono- and diesters of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids having 6 to 32 carbon atoms and their ethylene oxide addition products; (4) Alkyl and / or alkenyl mono- and oligoglycosides having 8 to 32 carbon atoms in the alk(en)yl radical and their ethoxylated analogues; (5) addition products of 15 to 60 moles of ethylene oxide with castor oil and / or hydrogenated castor oil; (6) polyol and in particular polyglycerol esters; (7) Partial esters based on linear, branched, unsaturated or saturated C 6 / 32 -fatty acids, ricinoleic acid and 12-hydroxystearic acid and glycerin, polyglycerin, pentaerythritol, dipentaerythritol, sugar alcohols (e.g. sorbitol), alkyl glucosides (e.g. methyl glucoside, butyl glucoside, lauryl glucoside) and polyglucosides (e.g. cellulose); (8) mono-, di- and trialkyl phosphates and mono-, di- and / or tri-PEG alkyl phosphates and their salts; (9) Wool wax alcohols; (10) polysiloxane-polyalkyl-polyether copolymers or corresponding derivatives; (11) Mixed esters of pentaerythritol, fatty acids, citric acid and fatty alcohol according to DE 1165574 PS and / or mixed esters of fatty acids with 6 to 32 carbon atoms, methyl glucose and polyols, preferably glycerol or polyglycerol, (12) Polyalkylene glycols and (13) Glycerol carbonate.

[0034] The addition products of ethylene oxide and / or propylene oxide with fatty alcohols, fatty acids, alkylphenols, glycerol mono- and diesters as well as sorbitan mono- and diesters of fatty acids or with castor oil are well-known, commercially available products.

[0035] These are homolog mixtures whose average degree of alkoxylation corresponds to the ratio of the amounts of ethylene oxide and / or propylene oxide and substrate with which the addition reaction is carried out. C 12 / 18 -Fatty acid mono- and diesters of addition products of ethylene oxide with glycerin are known from DE 2024051 PS as refatting agents for cosmetic preparations.

[0036] Alkyl and / or alkenyl mono- and oligoglycosides, their preparation, and their use are known in the art. They are produced, in particular, by reacting glucose or oligosaccharides with primary alcohols containing 8 to 18 carbon atoms. Regarding the glycoside residue, both monoglycosides, in which a cyclic sugar residue is glycosidically bonded to the fatty alcohol, and oligomeric glycosides with a degree of oligomerization of preferably up to about 8 are suitable. The degree of oligomerization is a statistical mean based on a homolog distribution typical for such technical products.

[0037] Typical examples of suitable polyglycerol esters are polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearates (Dehymuls ® PGPH), polyglycerol-3-diisostearates (Lameform ® TGI), Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate (Isolan ® GI 34), Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate (Isolan® PDI), Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate (Tego Care ® 450), Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax (Cera Bellina ® ), Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate (Polyglycerol Caprate T2010 / 90), Polyglyceryl-3 Cetyl Ether (Chimexane ® NL), Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate (Cremophor ® GS 32) und Polyglyceryl Polyricinoleate (Admul ® WOL 1403), Polyglyceryl Dimerate Isostearate sowie deren Gemische.

[0038] Zwitterionic surfactants can also be used as emulsifiers. Zwitterionic surfactants are surface-active compounds that contain at least one quaternary ammonium group and at least one carboxylate and one sulfonate group in the molecule. Particularly suitable zwitterionic surfactants are so-called betaines, such as N-alkyl-N,N-dimethylammonium glycinates, for example, cocoalkyldimethylammonium glycinate; N-acylaminopropyl-N,N-dimethylammonium glycinates, for example, cocoacylaminopropyldimethylammonium glycinate; and 2-alkyl-3-carboxylmethyl-3-hydroxyethylimidazolines, each containing 8 to 18 carbon atoms in the alkyl or acyl group, as well as cocoacylaminoethylhydroxyethylcarboxymethylglycinate. The fatty acid amide derivative known by the CTFA name Cocamidopropyl Betaine is particularly preferred. Ampholytic surfactants are also suitable emulsifiers.Ampholytic surfactants are surface-active compounds which, in addition to a C. 8 / 18 -Alkyl or -acyl group in the molecule contain at least one free amino group and at least one -COOH or -SO3H group and are capable of forming internal salts. Examples of suitable ampholytic surfactants are N-alkylglycines, N-alkylpropionic acids, N-alkylaminobutyric acids, N-alkyliminodipropionic acids, N-hydroxyethyl-N-alkylamidopropylglycines, N-alkyltaurines, N-alkylsarcosines, 2-alkylaminopropionic acids and alkylaminoacetic acids, each with about 8 to 18 C atoms in the alkyl group. Particularly preferred ampholytic surfactants are N-cocoalkylaminopropionate, cocoacylaminoethylaminopropionate and C 12 / 18 -Acylsarcosine. In addition to ampholytic emulsifiers, quaternary emulsifiers are also suitable, with those of the esterquat type, preferably methylquaternized difatty acid triethanolamine ester salts, being particularly preferred.

[0039] Substances such as lanolin and lecithin, as well as polyethoxylated or acylated lanolin and lecithin derivatives, polyol fatty acid esters, monoglycerides, and fatty acid alkanolamides can be used as superfatting agents, the latter also serving as foam stabilizers. Lanolin substitutes can also be used as refatting agents. Pelemol VL and Pelemol CA from Phoenix, Kahlwax 6421 from Kahl, and Vegenolin CF from MMP are particularly suitable for this purpose.

[0040] Examples of suitable pearlescent waxes include: alkylene glycol esters, especially ethylene glycol distearate; fatty acid alkanolamides, especially coconut fatty acid diethanolamide; partial glycerides, especially stearic acid monoglyceride; esters of polybasic, optionally hydroxy-substituted carboxylic acids with fatty alcohols having 6 to 32 carbon atoms, especially long-chain esters of tartaric acid; fatty substances, such as fatty alcohols, fatty ketones, fatty aldehydes, fatty ethers and fatty carbonates, which in total have at least 24 carbon atoms, especially lauron and distearyl ethers; fatty acids such as stearic acid, hydroxystearic acid or behenic acid, ring-opening products of olefin epoxides having 12 to 32 carbon atoms with fatty alcohols having 12 to 32 carbon atoms and / or polyols having 2 to 15 carbon atoms and 2 to 10 hydroxyl groups, and mixtures thereof.

[0041] Suitable consistency regulators are primarily fatty alcohols or hydroxy fatty alcohols with 12 to 32 and preferably 16 to 18 carbon atoms, as well as partial glycerides, fatty acids, or hydroxy fatty acids. A combination of these substances with alkyl oligoglucosides and / or fatty acid N-methylglucamides of the same chain length and / or polyglycerol poly-12-hydroxystearates is preferred. Substances that, at a concentration of 1-10%, preferably 2-5%, increase the viscosity of the preparation by at least 5000 mPas, preferably by 2000-4000 mPas (Brookfield viscometer, type DV3-T) are also accepted as consistency regulators. The measurement conditions depend on the respective application forms: Spray, oils lotion cream Lip balm, butter vessel 100 ml screw-top jar 100 ml jar 30 ml screw-top jar 30 ml screw-top jar Spindle no. RV-02 (2) RV-06 (6) TE (95) TE (95) Speed ​​[rpm] 20 10 5 5 Measurement duration [sec] 30 30 30 30

[0042] Suitable thickeners are, for example, Aerosil types (hydrophilic silicas), polysaccharides, in particular xanthan gum, guar, agar, alginates and tyloses, pectins, Sclerotium gum, Acacia Senegal gum, Caesalpinia spinosa gum, carboxymethylcellulose and hydroxyethylcellulose, as well as higher molecular weight polyethylene glycol mono- and diesters of fatty acids, polyacrylates (e.g. Carbopol ® from Lubrizol or Synthalene ® from Sigma), polyacrylamides, polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinylpyrrolidone, surfactants such as ethoxylated fatty acid glycerides, esters of fatty acids with polyols such as pentaerythritol or trimethylolpropane, fatty alcohol ethoxylates with narrow homolog distribution or alkyl oligoglucosides as well as electrolytes such as table salt and ammonium chloride.

[0043] Suitable cationic polymers are, for example, cationic cellulose derivatives, such as a quaternized hydroxyethylcellulose available under the name Polymer JR 400® from Amerchol, cationic starch, copolymers of diallylammonium salts and acrylamides, quaternized vinylpyrrolidone / vinylimidazole polymers, such as Luviquat® (BASF), condensation products of polyglycols and amines, quaternized collagen polypeptides, such as lauryldimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed collagen (Lamequat®L / Grünau), quaternized wheat polypeptides, polyethyleneimine, cationic silicone polymers, such as amidomethicones, copolymers of adipic acid and dimethylaminohydroxypropyldiethylenetriamine (Cartaretine® / Sandoz), copolymers of acrylic acid with dimethyldiallylammonium chloride (Merquat® 550 / Chemviron), polyaminopolyamides, such asdescribed in FR 32 2252840 A and their cross-linked water-soluble polymers, cationic chitin derivatives such as quaternized chitosan, optionally microcrystalline dispersed, condensation products of dihaloalkyls, such as dibromobutane with bisdialkylamines, such as bis-dimethylamino-1,3-propane, cationic guar gum, such as Jaguar® CBS, Jaguar® C-17, Jaguar® C-16 from Celanese, quaternized ammonium salt polymers, such as Mirapol® A-15, Mirapol® AD-1, Mirapol® AZ-1 from Miranol.

[0044] Examples of suitable anionic, zwitterionic, amphoteric and non-ionic polymers are vinyl acetate / crotonic acid copolymers, vinylpyrrolidone / vinyl acrylate copolymers, vinyl acetate / butyl maleate / isobornyl acrylate copolymers, methyl vinyl ether / maleic anhydride copolymers and their esters, uncrosslinked and polyol-crosslinked polyacrylic acids, acrylamidopropyltrimethylammonium chloride / acrylate copolymers, octylacrylamide / methyl methacrylate / tert-butylaminoethyl methacrylate / 2-hydroxypropyl methacrylate copolymers, polyvinylpyrrolidone, vinylpyrrolidone / vinyl acetate copolymers, vinylpyrrolidone / dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate / vinylcaprolactam terpolymers and optionally derivatized cellulose ethers and silicones.

[0045] Suitable silicone compounds include dimethylpolysiloxanes, methylphenylpolysiloxanes, cyclic silicones, and amino-, fatty acid-, alcohol-, polyether-, epoxy-, fluorine-, glycoside-, and / or alkyl-modified silicone compounds, which can be liquid or resinous at room temperature. Also suitable are simethicones, which are mixtures of dimethicones with an average chain length of 200 to 300 dimethylsiloxane units and hydrogenated silicates. A detailed overview of suitable volatile silicones can also be found by Todd et al. in Cosm. Toil. 91, 27 (1976).

[0046] Typical examples of fats are glycerides; waxes include natural waxes such as candelilla wax, carnauba wax, Japan wax, esparto grass wax, cork wax, guaruma wax, rice germ oil wax, sugar cane wax, ouricury wax, montan wax, beeswax, shellac wax, spermaceti, lanolin (wool wax), rump grease, ceresin, ozokerite (earth wax), petrolatum, hydrogenated castor oil, hydrogenated vegetable oils (e.g. Dermofeel Viscolid from Evonik), paraffin waxes, micro waxes; chemically modified waxes (hard waxes) such as montan ester waxes, Sasol waxes, Fischer-Tropsch waxes, hydrogenated jojoba waxes and synthetic waxes such as polyalkylene waxes and polyethylene glycol waxes.

[0047] Metal salts of fatty acids, such as magnesium, aluminum and / or zinc stearate or ricinoleate, can be used as stabilizers.

[0048] Biogenic active ingredients include, for example, tocopherol, tocopherol acetate, tocopherol palmitate, ascorbic acid, deoxyribonucleic acid, retinol, bisabolol, allantoin, phytantriol, panthenol, AHA acids, amino acids, hydroxytyrosol, carotene, sinapic acid, rapeseed oil, lycopene, ceramides, pseudoceramides, essential oils, plant extracts and vitamin complexes.

[0049] Cosmetic deodorants (deodorants) counteract, mask, or eliminate body odor. Body odor is caused by the interaction of skin bacteria with apocrine sweat, producing unpleasant-smelling degradation products. Accordingly, deodorants contain active ingredients that act as germicides, enzyme inhibitors, odor absorbers, or odor maskers.

[0050] In principle, all substances effective against gram-positive bacteria are suitable as germ-inhibiting agents which may be added to the cosmetics according to the invention, such as: B. 4-hydroxybenzoic acid and its salts and esters, N-(4-chlorophenyl)-N'-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea, 2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether (triclosan), 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol, 2,2'-methylene-bis(6-bromo-4-chlorophenol), 3-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)phenol, 2-benzyl-4-chlorophenol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1,2-propanediol, 3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate, chlorhexidine, 3,4,4'-trichlorocarbanilide (TTC), antibacterial fragrances, thymol, thyme oil, eugenol, clove oil, menthol, mint oil, farnesol, phenoxyethanol, glycerol monolaurate (GML), Diglycerol monocaprate (DMC), salicylic acid N-alkylamides such as salicylic acid N-octylamide or salicylic acid N-decylamide.

[0051] Enzyme inhibitors can also be added to the cosmetics according to the invention. Suitable enzyme inhibitors are, for example, esterase inhibitors. These are preferably trialkyl citrates such as trimethyl citrate, tripropyl citrate, triisopropyl citrate, tributyl citrate, and especially triethyl citrate (Hydagen ® CAT, BASF AG). The substances inhibit enzyme activity and thereby reduce odor formation. Other substances that can be considered as esterase inhibitors are sterol sulfates or phosphates, such as lanosterol, cholesterol, campesterol, stigmasterol, and sitosterol sulfate or phosphate; dicarboxylic acids and their esters, such as glutaric acid, glutaric acid monoethyl ester, glutaric acid diethyl ester, adipic acid, adipic acid monoethyl ester, adipic acid diethyl ester, malonic acid and malonic acid diethyl ester; hydroxycarboxylic acids and their esters, such as citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, or tartaric acid diethyl ester; and zinc glycinate.

[0052] Suitable odor absorbers are substances that can absorb and largely retain odor-causing compounds. They lower the partial pressure of the individual components and thus also slow their rate of dispersion. It is important that perfumes remain unaffected. Odor absorbers are not effective against bacteria. They contain, for example, a complex zinc salt of ricinoleic acid as their main ingredient or special, largely odorless fragrances known to experts as "fixators," such as extracts of labdanum or styrax or certain abietic acid derivatives. Odor maskers are fragrances or perfume oils, which, in addition to their odor masking function, impart their respective fragrance to the deodorants. Examples of perfume oils include mixtures of natural and synthetic fragrances.Natural fragrances include extracts of flowers, stems and leaves, fruits, fruit peels, roots, woods, herbs and grasses, needles and twigs, as well as resins and balsams. Animal raw materials, such as civet and castoreum, are also considered. Typical synthetic fragrance compounds are esters, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, alcohols, and hydrocarbons. Ester-type fragrance compounds include benzyl acetate, p-tert-butylcyclohexyl acetate, linalyl acetate, phenylethyl acetate, linalyl benzoate, benzyl formate, allylcyclohexyl propionate, styrallyl propionate, and benzyl salicylate. Ethers include, for example, benzyl ethyl ether, aldehydes include, for example, the linear alkanals with 8 to 18 carbon atoms, citral, citronellal, citronellyloxyacetaldehyde, cyclamenaldehyde, hydroxycitronellal, lilial and bourgeonal, ketones include, for example,Ionones and methyl cedryl ketone; the alcohols include anethole, citronellol, eugenol, isoeugenol, geraniol, linalool, phenylethyl alcohol, and terpineol; and hydrocarbons primarily include terpenes and balsams. However, mixtures of different odorants are preferred, as they combine to create an appealing fragrance. Essential oils of lower volatility, which are usually used as aroma components, are also suitable as perfume oils, e.g., sage oil, chamomile oil, clove oil, lemon balm oil, mint oil, cinnamon leaf oil, linden blossom oil, juniper berry oil, vetiver oil, olibanum oil, galbanum oil, labdanum oil, and lavandin oil.Preferably, bergamot oil, dihydromyrcenol, lilial, lyral, citronellol, phenylethyl alcohol, α-hexyl cinnamaldehyde, geraniol, benzyl acetone, cyclamen aldehyde, linalool, boisambrene forte, ambroxan, indole, hedione, sandelice, lemon oil, mandarin oil, orange oil, muguet alcohol, majantol, mugetanol, allyl amyl glycolate, cyclovertal, lavandin oil, clary sage oil, β-damascone, geranium oil bourbon, cyclohexyl salicylate, vertofix coeur, iso-e-super, fixolide NP, evernyl, iraldein gamma, phenylacetic acid, geranyl acetate, benzyl acetate, rose oxide, romilat, irotyl and floramat are used alone or in mixtures.

[0053] Antiperspirants reduce sweat production by influencing the activity of the eccrine sweat glands, thus counteracting underarm wetness and body odor. Aqueous or anhydrous antiperspirant formulations typically contain the following ingredients: (a) astringent agents, (b) oil components, (c) non-ionic emulsifiers, (d) co-emulsifiers, (e) consistency regulator, (f) excipients such as thickeners or complexing agents and / or (g) non-aqueous solvents such as ethanol, butylene glycol, pentylene glycol, propanediol, methylpropanediol, hexanediol, propylene glycol and / or glycerol.

[0054] Salts of aluminum, zirconium, or zinc are particularly suitable as astringent antiperspirant active ingredients. Examples of suitable antiperspirant active ingredients include aluminum chloride, aluminum chlorohydrate, aluminum dichlorohydrate, aluminum sesquichlorohydrate, and their complexes, e.g., with propylene glycol-1,2. Aluminum hydroxyallantoinate, aluminum chloride tartrate, aluminum zirconium trichlorohydrate, aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrate, aluminum zirconium pentachlorohydrate, and their complexes, e.g., with amino acids such as glycine. In addition, antiperspirants may contain smaller amounts of common oil-soluble and water-soluble additives. Such oil-soluble additives can include: • anti-inflammatory, skin-protecting or fragrant essential oils, • synthetic skin-protecting agents and / or • oil-soluble perfume oils.

[0055] Common water-soluble additives include preservatives, water-soluble fragrances, pH adjusters, e.g. buffer mixtures, water-soluble thickeners, e.g. water-soluble natural or synthetic polymers such as xanthan gum, hydroxyethylcellulose, pectins, cross-linked hyaluronic acid, acetylated hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acids with different molecular weights of 10-1.8 million Dalton, carrageenan, polyvinyl alcohols, alginates, cellulose, hyaluronic acid, polyvinylpyrrolidone or high-molecular polyethylene oxides.

[0056] Common film formers include chitosan, microcrystalline chitosan, quaternized chitosan, polyvinylpyrrolidone, vinylpyrrolidone-vinyl acetate copolymers, polymers of the acrylic acid series, quaternary cellulose derivatives, collagen, hyaluronic acid or its salts and similar compounds.

[0057] Montmorillonite, clay minerals, Pemulen, and alkyl-modified Carbopol types (Lubrizol) can be used as swelling agents for aqueous phases. Other suitable polymers and swelling agents can be found in the review by R. Lochhead in Cosm. Toil. 108, 95 (1993).

[0058] UV sun protection factors, for example, are organic substances (sun protection filters) that are liquid or crystalline at room temperature and capable of absorbing ultraviolet rays and releasing the absorbed energy in the form of longer-wave radiation, such as heat. UVB filters can be oil-soluble or water-soluble. Examples of oil-soluble substances include: • 3-benzylidene camphor or 3-benzylidene norcamphor and its derivatives, e.g. 3-(4-methylbenzylidene) camphor as described in EP 0693471 B1; • 4-Aminobenzoic acid derivatives, preferably 2-ethylhexyl 4-dimethylamino)benzoate, 2-octyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate and amyl 4-(dimethylamino)benzoate; • Esters of cinnamic acid, preferably 4-methoxycinnamic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester, 4-methoxycinnamic acid propyl ester, 4-methoxycinnamic acid isoamyl ester, 2-cyano-3,3-phenylcinnamic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester (Octocrylene); • Esters of salicylic acid, preferably salicylic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester, salicylic acid 4-isopropylbenzyl ester, salicylic acid homomenthyl ester; • Derivatives of benzophenone, preferably 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-4'-methylbenzophenone, 2,2'-dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone; • Esters of benzalmalonic acid, preferably 4-methoxybenzmalonic acid di-2-ethylhexyl ester; • Triazine derivatives, such as 2,4,6-trianilino-(p-carbo-2'-ethyl-1'-hexyloxy)-1,3,5-triazine and octyl triazone, as described in EP 0818450 A1 or dioctyl butamido triazone (Uvasorb® HEB); • Propane-1,3-diones, such as 1-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-3-4'methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione; • Ketotricyclo(5.2.1.0)decane derivatives as described in EP 0694521 B1.

[0059] Possible water-soluble substances include: • 2-phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid and its alkali, alkaline earth, ammonium, alkylammonium, alkanolammonium and glucammonium salts; • Sulfonic acid derivatives of benzophenones, preferably 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone-5-sulfonic acid and its salts; • Sulfonic acid derivatives of 3-benzylidene camphor, such as 4-(2-oxo-3-bornylidenemethyl)benzenesulfonic acid and 2-methyl-5-(2-oxo-3-bornylidene)sulfonic acid and their salts.

[0060] Typical UV-A filters include, in particular, derivatives of benzoylmethane, such as 1-(4'-tert-butylphenyl)-3-(4'-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione, 4-tert-butyl-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane (Parsol 1789), 1-phenyl-3-(4'-isopropylphenyl)propane-1,3-dione, and enamine compounds, as described in DE 19712033 A1 (BASF). The UV-A and UV-B filters can, of course, also be used in mixtures. In addition to the soluble substances mentioned, insoluble sunscreen pigments, namely finely dispersed metal oxides or salts, can also be used for this purpose. Examples of suitable metal oxides include, in particular, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, as well as oxides of iron, zirconium, silicon, manganese, aluminum, and cerium, as well as mixtures thereof. Silicates (talc), barium sulfate, or zinc stearate can be used as salts. The oxides and salts are used in the form of pigments for skin care and skin protection emulsions and decorative cosmetics.The particles should have an average diameter of less than 100 nm, preferably between 5 and 50 nm and in particular between 15 and 30 nm. They can be spherical, but particles with an ellipsoidal shape or a shape that deviates from the spherical shape in some other way can also be used. The pigments can also be surface-treated, i.e. hydrophilized or hydrophobized. Typical examples are coated titanium dioxides, such as Titanium Dioxide T 805 (Evonik) or Eusolex® T2000 (Merck). Suitable hydrophobic coating agents are primarily silicones, especially trialkoxyoctylsilanes or simethicones. So-called micro- or nanopigments are preferably used in sunscreens. Micronized zinc oxide is preferably used. Other suitable UV light protection filters can be found in the overview by P. Finkel in SÖFW-Journal 122, 543 (1996). IR absorbers or HEV light filters can also be considered as sunscreen substances (e.g. lutein available as FloraGlo from Kemin or Dragosin from Symrise). In addition to the two aforementioned groups of primary sunscreens, secondary sunscreens of the antioxidant type can also be used, which interrupt the photochemical reaction chain triggered when UV radiation penetrates the skin. Typical examples are amino acids (e.g. glycine, histidine, tyrosine, tryptophan) and their derivatives, imidazoles (e.g. urocanic acid) and their derivatives, peptides such as D,L-carnosine, D-carnosine, L-carnosine and their derivatives (e.g. anserine), chlorogenic acid and its derivatives, lipoic acid and its derivatives (e.g. dihydrolipoic acid), aurothioglucose, propylthiouracil and other thiols (e.g.Thioredoxin, glutathione, cysteine, cystine, cystamine and their glycosyl, N-acetyl, methyl, ethyl, propyl, amyl, butyl and lauryl, palmitoyl, oleyl, γ-linoleyl, cholesteryl and glyceryl esters) and their salts, dilauryl thiodipropionate, distearyl thiodipropionate, thiodipropionic acid and their derivatives (esters, ethers, peptides, lipids, nucleotides, nucleosides and salts) and sulfoximine compounds (e.g. buthionine sulfoximines, homocysteine ​​sulfoximine, butionine sulfones, penta-, hexa-, heptathionine sulfoximine) in very low tolerated doses (e.g. pmol to µmol / kg), furthermore (metal) chelators (e.g. α-hydroxy fatty acids, Palmitic acid, phytic acid, lactoferrin), α-hydroxy acids (e.g. citric acid, lactic acid, malic acid), humic acid, bile acid, bile extracts, bilirubin, biliverdin, EDTA, EGTA and their derivatives, unsaturated fatty acids and their derivatives (e.g.γ-linolenic acid, linoleic acid, oleic acid), folic acid and its derivatives, ubiquinone and ubiquinol and their derivatives, vitamin C and derivatives (e.g. ascorbyl palmitate, Mg-ascorbyl phosphate, ascorbyl acetate, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, ascorbyl isostearate), tocopherols and derivatives (e.g. vitamin E acetate), vitamin A and derivatives (vitamin A palmitate) as well as coniferyl benzoate of benzoin resin, rutinic acid and its derivatives, α-glycosylrutin, ferulic acid, furfurylidene glucitol, carnosine, butylhydroxytoluene, butylhydroxyanisole, nordihydroguaiatric acid, nordihydroguaiaretic acid, trihydroxybutyrophenone, uric acid and its derivatives, mannose and its derivatives, superoxide dismutase, zinc and its derivatives (e.g. ZnO, ZnSO4) selenium and its derivatives (e.g. selenium-methionine), stilbenes and their derivatives (e.g. stilbene oxide, trans-stilbene oxide) and the derivatives suitable according to the invention (salts, esters, ethers, sugars, nucleotides, nucleosides, peptides and lipids) of these active ingredients.

[0061] To improve flow behavior, hydrotropes such as ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, or polyols can also be used. Suitable polyols preferably have 2 to 15 carbon atoms and at least two hydroxyl groups. The polyols may also contain other functional groups, particularly amino groups, or be modified with nitrogen. Typical examples are • Glycerin; • Alkylene glycols, such as ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, pentylene glycol, hexylene glycol and polyethylene glycols with an average molecular weight of 100 to 1,000 Daltons; • technical oligoglycerol mixtures with a degree of self-condensation of 1.5 to 10, such as technical diglycerol mixtures with a diglycerol content of 40 to 50% by weight; • Methylol compounds, such as in particular trimethylolethane, trimethylolpropane, trimethylolbutane, pentaerythritol and dipentaerythritol; • Lower alkyl glucosides, especially those with 1 to 8 carbons in the alkyl radical, such as methyl and butyl glucoside; • Sugar alcohols with 5 to 12 carbon atoms, such as sorbitol or mannitol, • Sugars with 5 to 12 carbon atoms, such as glucose or sucrose; • Amino sugars, such as glucamine; • Dialcoholamines, such as diethanolamine or 2-amino-1,3-propanediol. • Magnolia extract at least 98% • Perillic acid • Hydroxyacetophenone

[0062] Suitable preservatives include phenoxyethanol, formaldehyde solution, parabens, pentanediol, or sorbic acid, as well as the other substance classes listed in Annex 6, Parts A and B of the Cosmetics Regulation. N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide, 1,2-pentanediol, or ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate are suitable insect repellents, while dihydroxyacetone or erythrulose are suitable self-tanners.

[0063] Perfume oils include mixtures of natural and synthetic fragrances. Natural fragrances include extracts of flowers (lily, lavender, roses, jasmine, neroli, ylang-ylang), stems and leaves (geranium, patchouli, petitgrain), fruits (anise, coriander, caraway, juniper), fruit peels (bergamot, lemon, orange), roots (mace, angelica, celery, cardamom, costus, iris, calmus), woods (pine, sandalwood, guaiac, cedar, rosewood), herbs and grasses (tarragon, lemongrass, sage, thyme), needles and twigs (spruce, fir, pine, mountain pine), resins and balsams (galbanum, elemi, benzoin, myrrh, olibanum, opoponax). Animal raw materials, such as civet and castoreum, are also considered. Typical synthetic fragrance compounds are ester, ether, aldehyde, ketone, alcohol, and hydrocarbon types. Ester-type fragrance compounds include benzyl acetate, phenoxyethyl isobutyrate, and p-tert.Butylcyclohexyl acetate, linalyl acetate, dimethylbenzylcarbinyl acetate, phenylethyl acetate, linalyl benzoate, benzyl formate, ethyl methylphenylglycinate, allylcyclohexyl propionate, styrallyl propionate, and benzyl salicylate. Ethers include, for example, benzyl ethyl ether; aldehydes include, for example, the linear alkanals with 8 to 18 carbon atoms, citral, citronellal, citronellyloxyacetaldehyde, cyclamen aldehyde, hydroxycitronellal, lilial, and bourgeonal; ketones include, for example, the ionones, ∝-isomethyl ionone, and methyl cedryl ketone; alcohols include anethole, citronellol, eugenol, isoeugenol, geraniol, linalool, phenylethyl alcohol, and terpineol; and hydrocarbons mainly include terpenes and balsams. However, blends of different fragrances are preferred, as they combine to create an appealing scent. Essential oils with lower volatility, which are usually used as aroma components, are also suitable as perfume oils, e.g.Sage oil, chamomile oil, clove oil, lemon balm oil, mint oil, cinnamon leaf oil, linden blossom oil, juniper berry oil, vetiver oil, olibanum oil, galbanum oil, labolanum oil and lavandin oil. Preferably, bergamot oil, dihydromyrcenol, lilial, lyral, citronellol, phenylethyl alcohol, α-hexyl cinnamaldehyde, geraniol, benzyl acetone, cyclamen aldehyde, linalool, boisambrene forte, ambroxan, indole, hedione, sandelice, lemon oil, mandarin oil, orange oil, allyl amyl glycolate, cyclovertal, lavandin oil, clary sage oil, β-damascone, geranium oil bourbon, cyclohexyl salicylate, vertofix coeur, iso-e-super, fixolide NP, evernyl, iraldein gamma, phenylacetic acid, geranyl acetate, benzyl acetate, rose oxide, romillate, irotyl and floramat are used alone or in mixtures.

[0064] Dyes that can be used are substances suitable and approved for cosmetic purposes, as listed, for example, in the publication "Cosmetic Dyes" of the Dye Commission of the German Research Foundation, Verlag Chemie, Weinheim, 1984, pp. 81-106. These dyes are typically used in concentrations of 0.001 to 1.0% by weight, based on the total mixture.

[0065] The total proportion of auxiliaries and additives can be 1 to 90, preferably 5 to 70 wt.%, particularly preferably 10-35 wt.%, based on the preparation. The cosmetic preparations can be produced by conventional cold or hot processes, with or without high-pressure homogenization; the phase inversion temperature method is preferably used. Examples

[0066] The following recipe examples describe the invention without, however, limiting it. Unless otherwise stated, all quantities, proportions, and percentages are based on the weight and the total amount or the total weight of the preparation. Example 1: Calming Serum phase raw material Inci Quantity in percent Water phase water, demineralized Aqua to 100 Allantoin Allantoin 0,35 Cosactive Avena 250 Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Avenanthramides 1 D-Panthenol 75 W Panthenol, Aqua, Citric Acid 1 Skinwell GR Glucosylrutin 0,1 Glycerin 99.5% Vegan Glycerin, Aqua 3 Physiogenyl Powder Maltodextrin, Sodium PCA, Magnesium PCA, Manganese PCA 1 Citric Acid Mono Standard E330 Citric Acid 0,05 Thickener phase Cosactive MF 0507 ECO Pentylene glycol, 1,2-heptanediol 4 Genuvisco CG-131 Carrageenan 0,1 Keltrol CG-SFT V Xanthan Gum 0,5 Fat phase Tego Care PBS 6 MB Polyglyceryl-6 Stearates, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenates 3 Cannabidiol Isolate Cannabidiol 0,5 Lanette O Cetearyl Alcohol 1 Cosactive EcoStab Microcrystalline cellulose, sodium stearoyl glutamate 0,5 Cold-pressed hemp seed oil, organic (AOT) Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil 10 Phytosqualane Squalane 3 Active ingredient phase Cetiol Ultimate Undecane, Tridecane 2 Silidine DS Aqua, Porphyridium Cruentum Culture Conditioned Media, Phenethyl Alcohol, Citric Acid 3 Endothelyol Aqua, Glycerin, Caffeyl Glucoside, Rosmarinyl Glucoside, Gallyl Glucoside 2 Parfum Coastal Life Parfum 0,5 Example 2: Complete Serum Phase Rohstoff Inci Menge in Prozent Wasserphase Wasser, demin Aqua ad 100 Glycerin 99,5% Vegan Glycerin, Aqua 2 Cosactive NMF Aqua, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Pentylene Glycol, Glycine, Inositol, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Urea 3 Physiogenyl Powder Maltodextrin, Sodium PCA, Magnesium PCA, Manganese PCA 1 Natriumcitrat Sodium Citrate 0,1 Verdickerphase Cosactive MF 0507 ECO Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Heptanediol 4 PemuPur START Polymer Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Cellulose Gum 0,5 Fettphase Tego Care 450 MB Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate 4,5 Lanette O Cetearyl Alcohol 0,8 Amisoft HS-11P Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate 0,5 Myritol 312 Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride 4 Phytosqualan Squalane 3 Xiameter PMX-1503 Fluid Dimethicone, Dimethiconol 1 Renovage MBAL Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride, Teprenone 1 Sunsil-130 Silica 0,3 Cosactive Tocas Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Isostearate, Ascorbic Acid 1 Extraphase Bio-Placenta Aqua, Acetyl Glutamine, Lecithin, sh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Polypeptide-11, sh-Polypeptide-9, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bacillus / Folic Acid Ferment Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate 3 PhytoVec-B3 8% Aqua, Phytyl Nicotinate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate 1 Uniprosyn PS-18 Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Adenosine Triphosphate, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Niacinamide, Disodium Phosphate 3 Extraphase Retinol 10 SU Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Retinol 1 Sytenol A Bakuchiol 1 Parfum Coastal Life Parfum 0,3 Example 3: Eye cream Phase Rohstoff Inci Menge in Prozent Wasserphase Wasser, demin Aqua ad 100 Glycerin 99,5% Vegan Glycerin, Aqua 3 Alpha Glucosyl Hesperidin Glucosyl Hesperidin 0,5 Caffeine Powder Caffeine 0,5 Physiogenyl Powder Maltodextrin, Sodium PCA, Magnesium PCA, Manganese PCA 15 Verdickerphase Cosactive MF 0507 ECO Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Heptanediol 4 Genuvisco CG-131 Carrageenan 0,1 Verdessence Xanthan Xanthan Gum 0,4 Fettphase Olivem 1000 MB Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate 4 Lanette O Cetearyl Alcohol 1 Lipoid H 100-3 Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine 0,5 Cosactive EcoStab Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate 0,2 KahlWax 2811 Rice Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax 3 Cremerlin PURA Olus Oil 12 Myritol 312 Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride 5 Mandelöl raffiniert, bio (AOT) Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil 2 Xiameter PMX-1503 Fluid Dimethicone, Dimethiconol 3 Cosactive Tocas Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Isostearate, Ascorbic Acid 0,5 Wirkstoffphase Peptidox Eyes Butylene Glycol, Aqua, Poria Cocos Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Dipeptide-2 5 Cytobiol Lumin-Eye Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract, Silanetriol 5 Parfum Coastal Life Parfum 0,3 Example 4: Purity Gel Phase Rohstoff Inci Menge in Prozent Wasserphase Wasser, demin Aqua ad 100 Cosactive Phytar Phytic Acid, Aqua, Arginine 1 Glycerin 99,5% Vegan Glycerin, Aqua 3 Zemea Propanediol 10 D-Panthenol 75 W Panthenol, Aqua, Citric Acid 1 Weidenrinde Extrakt Glycerin, Aqua, Salix Alba Bark Extract 1 Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate Trisodoum Citrate Dihydrate 0,8 Physiogenyl Powder Maltodextrin, Sodium PCA, Magnesium PCA, Manganese PCA 12 Verdickerphase Cosactive MF 0507 ECO Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Heptanediol 4 Cosactive EcoMul-Stab Xanthan Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Algin, Tapioca Starch 1,5 Fettphase Dermofeel GSC POF Glyceryl Stearate Citrate 3 Lanette O Cetearyl Alcohol 0,5 Cosactive EcoStab Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate 0,5 Cetiol iSan Tridecane 3 Cetiol CC Dicaprylyl Carbonate 4 Cetiol Sensoft Propylheptyl Caprylate, Tocopherol 3 Salicylsäure Salicylic Acid 2 Extraphas e Miracne Propanediol, Xylitol, Caprylic Acid 1 Synactin AC Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride, Hexylresorcinol, Ethyl Linoleate 2 Parfum Coastal Life Parfum 0,3 Example 5: Moisturizer Phase Rohstoff Inci Menge in Prozent Wasserphase Wasser, demin Aqua ad 100 Glycerin 99,5% Vegan Glycerin, Aqua 3 D-Panthenol 75W Panthenol, Aqua, Citric Acid 0,5 Hydagen Aquaporin Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside 3 Genencare OSMS BA Betaine 4 Physiogenyl Powder Maltodextrin, Sodium PCA, Magnesium PCA, Manganese PCA 9 Verdickerphase Cosactive MF 0507 ECO Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Heptanediol 4 Raya Hyaluron SHMW (1400-1600kDa) Sodium Hyaluronate 0,1 Verdessence Xanthan Xanthan Gum 0,3 Genuvisco CG-131 Carrageenan 0,4 Fettphase Heliofeel 22 MB Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol 5 Cosactive Skin Barrier Cream ECO Aqua, Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, Ceramide NP 3 Amisoft HS-11P Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate 0,5 Sheabutter raffiniert, bio (AOT) Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter 5 Kakaobutter desodoriert , bio (AOT) Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter 6 Squalane, vegetable / Phytosqualan Squalane 3 Jojobaöl raffiniert DAC Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil 1,5 Cetiol iSan Tridecane 1 Myritol 312 Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride 4 Cosactive Tocas Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Isostearate, Ascorbic Acid 0,5 iActive Ceramide Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipropylene Glycol, Sucrose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cholesterol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide NS, Ceramide EOP 0,2 Xiameter PMX-1503 Fluid Dimethicone, Dimethiconol 1 Wirkstoffphas e Argirelox peptide solution Aqua, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18 3 Parfum Coastal Life Parfum 0,5 Example 6: Rich, intensive care cream for dry skin Phase Rohstoff Inci Menge in Prozent Wasserphase Wasser, demin Aqua ad 100 Glycerin 99,5% Vegan Glycerin, Aqua 3 Genencare OSMS BA Betaine 3 Zitronensäure Mono Standard E330 Citric Acid 0,1 Physiogenyl Powder Maltodextrin, Sodium PCA, Magnesium PCA, Manganese PCA 10 Verdickerphase Cosactive MF 0507 ECO Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Heptanediol 4 Raya Hyaluron 3500 Sodium Hyaluronate 0,1 Verdessence Xanthan Xanthan Gum 0,3 Fettphase Olivem 1000 MB Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate 4 Lanette O Cetearyl Alcohol 1,5 Lanette 22 Behenyl Alcohol 1 Lipoid H 100-3 Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine 0,5 Cosactive EcoStab Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate 0,7 Softisan 649 Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 3 Cosactive Tocas Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Isostearate, Ascorbic Acid 0,5 Cegesoft SB 45 TR Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter 8 Squalane, vegetable / Phytosqualan Squalane 2 Pelemol GTO Triethylhexanoin 2 Myritol 312 Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride 5 iActive Ceramide Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipropylene Glycol, Sucrose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cholesterol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide NS, Ceramide EOP 0,4 Xiameter PMX-1503 Fluid Dimethicone, Dimethiconol 2 Wirkstoffphase AC ExoRestore Aqua, Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract, Phospholipids, Lactobacillus Ferment 1 AC Collagen PrePeptide PF Tripeptide-29, Leuconostoc / Radish Root Ferment Filtrate 1 Holobiosys organic Propanediol, Aqua, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract 1 Parfum Coastal Life Parfum 0,3 Example 7: Rapid Boost Serum Phase Rohstoff Inci Menge in Prozent Wasserphase Wasser, demin Aqua ad 100 Glycerin 99,5% Vegan Glycerin, Aqua 3 Zemea Propanediol 5 Allantoin Allantoin 0,25 Niacinamide Niacinamide 4 Physiogenyl Powder Maltodextrin, Sodium PCA, Magnesium PCA, Manganese PCA 17 Calciumchlorid Calcium Chloride 0,05 Verdickerphase Cosactive MF 0507 ECO Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Heptanediol 4 Raya Hyaluron 3500 Sodium Hyaluronate 0,1 Xiameter PMX-1503 Fluid Dimethicone, Dimethiconol 3 Verdessence Alginate Algin 0,85 Verdessence Xanthan Xanthan Gum 0,45 Extraphase AC ExoVitalize Aqua, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) 1 Fruit Extract, Phospholipids, Lactobacillus Ferment SYN-GLOW Glycerin, Aqua, Benzoyl Dipeptide-18 D-Phenylalanyl Arginyl D-Tryptophan Dipropylamide Mesylate 3 Extraphase Azelaic Acid micronised Azelaic Acid 1 Parfümphase Parfum Coastal Life Parfum 0,3 Example 8: Unlimited Sensitive Mix Phase Rohstoff Inci Menge in Prozent Wasserphase Wasser, demin Aqua add 100 Glycerin 99,5% Vegan Glycerin, Aqua 3 D-Panthenol 75 W Panthenol, Aqua, Citric Acid 0,5 Zemea Propanediol 5 Sepitonic M3.0 Aqua, Pentylene Glycol, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate 1 Sepicalm S WP Aqua, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Propylene Glycol, Sarcosine, Potassium Aspartate, Magnesium Aspartate 3 Sepiclear G7 D-Glucopyranose, oligomeric, heptyl glycoside, Aqua, Glucose, Heptan-1-ol 2 Physiogenyl Powder Maltodextrin, Sodium PCA, Magnesium PCA, Manganese PCA 15 Cosactive NMF Aqua, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Pentylene Glycol, Glycine, Inositol, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Urea 5 Verdickerphase Cosactive MF 0507 ECO Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Heptanediol 4 Raya Hyaluron SHMW (1400-1600kDa) Sodium Hyaluronate 0,3 Raya Hyaluron MMW Sodium Hyaluronate 0,5 Raya Hyaluron Oligomer Sodium Hyaluronate 0,15 Raya Hyaluron HMW Sodium Hyaluronate 0,15

[0067] The device according to the invention for the cosmetic treatment of the skin by means of red light, electromuscular stimulation (EMS), massage, ultrasound or radio frequency or a combination of these methods is preferably in the form of a pen, at the head end of which the aforementioned means for treating the skin are located, or in the form of a face mask in which the aforementioned means for treating the skin are firmly integrated at the locations useful for the treatment or in which the aforementioned means for treating the skin can be placed at the desired locations by means of movable modules.

[0068] In a preferred embodiment, the device according to the invention is a face mask with microcurrent-conducting powder or wires on its interior. This current is particularly suitable for stimulating facial muscles and skin metabolism, as well as promoting blood circulation and lymph flow. By sensibly distributing the current-conducting wires, a large area of ​​the face can be energized. A receiver for signals from a remote control is located in the center of the forehead. This receiver converts the remote control signals regarding program selection and intensity entered by the user via the transmitter (remote control). Several different programs can be selected depending on the treatment goal. A physical law states that like electrical charges repel each other. Thus, the charge emitted by the mask can induce the like-charged particles in the care product (electrolytes) deeper and in greater quantities into the skin. This allows parts of the cosmetic product to achieve a greater effect in supplying the skin with active ingredients.

[0069] A further preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention is a pen or hand applicator, at the head end of which one or more agents for treating the skin are located, which are selected from • Red light emitting LEDs, • an EMS generator, • a vibrating massage head or a massage plate, • an ultrasound head or • a radio frequency generator.

[0070] A pen or hand applicator comprising a combination of several or all of these methods is particularly preferred according to the invention.

[0071] Red light treatment has the advantage of providing an anti-aging effect and accelerating skin renewal, as the red light induces increased collagen production in the skin. This reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and redness, making the skin appear younger.

[0072] EMS uses painless microcurrents to stretch and contract muscles in a specific area. This process, also known as "passive training," is similar to what muscles experience during active exercise. The electrical impulses stimulate the muscles to contract, thereby strengthening and toning them. This process can improve facial contours and contribute to smoothing and unifying the skin's appearance. Several studies on EMS workouts have already demonstrated the firming effects on body skin, and new studies are now focusing on the benefits on facial skin. The study "Effects of Medium Frequency EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) At-home Beauty Device on Facial Skin Improvement," October 2022, Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology 28(5):1031-1041, DOI:10.52660 / JKSC.2022.28.5.103, investigated the effects of EMS beauty devices for home use. Initial tests showed that EMS massages the skin's surface and muscle layer through a combination of medium-frequency electrical stimulation and physical stimulation. During the four-week study period, the EMS device was compared with a standard anti-aging cosmetic. One test group used the EMS tool every evening for 10 minutes after cleansing their face, while the other participants applied the cosmetic every morning and evening after cleansing their face.Skin improvements were assessed by mechanical measurements two and four weeks after the initial treatment. The evaluation results showed significant improvements in skin elasticity, skin laxity, and double chin lift in the test group compared to baseline and compared to the control group. This study demonstrates that an EMS facial device is considered effective in improving skin characteristics associated with aging. Regular use of EMS therapy can improve blood circulation under the skin, which is essential for collagen production. Active cell renewal improves skin elasticity, which can lead to a natural lift and visible facial contouring.

[0073] During massage, especially facial massage using vibration, the skin and underlying tissue, including the muscles, are stimulated with vibrations. The vibrations penetrate several centimeters deep into the skin. This relaxes the facial muscles and activates metabolism and circulation.

[0074] Ultrasound devices for the face work with high-frequency sound waves that penetrate the upper layers of the skin into the deeper layers. Muscles and tissue are gently stimulated, positively affecting the skin. When used simultaneously with a cosmetic preparation according to the invention, the active ingredients are activated and their effectiveness significantly increased. Ultrasound treatment can promote blood circulation and stimulate skin regeneration. It also deeply cleanses the skin and combats skin impurities. Important cellular metabolism and self-healing processes are stimulated, producing an anti-aging effect.

[0075] Radiofrequency is used primarily for skin tightening and collagen regeneration. This makes the procedure interesting for many cosmetic problems, such as skin tightening around the eyes, tightening sagging cheeks, tightening the double chin, collagen regeneration, and improving skin texture. Radio frequency (RF) refers to frequencies that are higher than humanly audible sound waves, as opposed to low frequencies. Its mode of action is based on the conversion of high-frequency current into heat in the tissue. The heat warms collagen fibers in the skin, stimulating them to produce new fibers (neogenesis). The heat stimulates the metabolism of the fibroblasts and stimulates them to produce new collagen. The energy is concentrated exclusively on the treatment area, heating both the superficial and deeper tissue layers. Radiofrequency promotes greater absorption of active ingredients by the skin through heating and activating the metabolism. This allows cosmetic products to penetrate deeper skin layers more easily.

[0076] The use of a kit according to the invention leads to a significant increase in the effectiveness of the preparation due to the synergistic interaction of mechanical, electromagnetic and thermal effects with the biochemical mechanisms of action of the ingredients of the cosmetic preparation. QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Claims

[1] Cosmetic preparation for the care of the skin and improvement of the skin condition, containing one or more metal salts of pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid. [2] Preparation according to claim 1, characterized by that it contains a powder component composed as follows: • Maltodextrin in a concentration of > 50% by weight, • Sodium PCA in a concentration of 25 wt% to 50 wt%, • Magnesium PCA in a concentration of 1 wt% to 6 wt%, • Zinc PCA in a concentration of 1 wt% to 5 wt% and • Manganese PCA in a concentration of 0.05 wt% to 0.95 wt%. [3] Preparation according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that it contains a total content of the powder component of 0.01 to 25 wt.%, in particular 0.03 to 20 wt.%, particularly preferably 0.05 to 18 wt.%. [4] Preparation according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat it is available as an ointment or gel. [5] Device for cosmetic treatment of the skin using red light, electromuscular stimulation, massage, ultrasound or radio frequency or a combination of these methods. [6] Device according to claim 5, characterized by that it is in the form of a stick, at the head end of which one or more skin treatment agents are located, which are selected from • Red light emitting LEDs, • an EMS generator, • a vibrating massage head or a massage plate, • an ultrasound head or • a radio frequency generator [7] Device according to claim 5, characterized bythat it is in the form of a face mask in which the skin treatment agents listed in claim 6 are firmly integrated at the locations useful for treatment or in which the aforementioned skin treatment agents can be placed at the desired locations by means of movable modules. [8] Kit for enhancing the effect of a cosmetic preparation for skin care and improvement of the skin condition, comprising a) A device for cosmetic treatment of the skin by means of red light, electromuscular stimulation, massage, ultrasound or radiofrequency or a combination of these methods and b) A cosmetic preparation for the care of the skin and for improving the condition of the skin, containing one or more metal salts of pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid. [9] Use of a kit as described in claim 8 in the field of cosmetics for skin care and for improving the condition of the skin.