COSMETIC COMPOSITION AND ITS USES

Abstract

Several aspects described relate to a cosmetic composition. The cosmetic composition comprises water, an emulsifier, a thickener, and an active mixture. The active mixture includes kombucha, a mixture of Thermus thermophilus cultures and glycerin, and an α-glucan oligosaccharide. The weight-to-weight ratio of the emulsifier to the thickener is in the range of approximately 5:1 to approximately 1.5:1. The minimum stability of the cosmetic composition is measured at 8 weeks in the range of approximately 30°C to approximately 50°C. The pH of the cosmetic composition, measured at a time during manufacturing and 2 months after manufacturing, is in the range of approximately 5 to approximately 6. The viscosity of the cosmetic composition, 24 hours after manufacturing and 2 months after manufacturing, is in the range of approximately 30,000 cps to approximately 80,000 cps.

Description

Title of the invention: COSMETIC COMPOSITION AND ITS USES CONTEXT

[0001] Topical cosmetic compositions are used for various applications. Desirable applications include reducing the appearance of wrinkles and / or hydrating the skin. It is therefore desirable to develop cosmetic compositions that can improve the ability to reduce wrinkles and / or hydrate the skin. Summary of the invention

[0002] Several aspects described relate to a cosmetic composition. The cosmetic composition comprises water, an emulsifier, a thickener, and an active mixture. The active mixture comprises kombucha, a mixture of Thermus thermophilus ferments and glycerin, and an α-glucan oligosaccharide. The weight-to-weight ratio of the emulsifier to the thickener is in the range of approximately 5:1 to approximately 1.5:1. The minimum stability of the cosmetic composition is measured at 8 weeks in the range of approximately 30°C to approximately 50°C. The pH of the cosmetic composition measured at a time during manufacturing and 2 months after manufacturing is in the range of approximately 5 to approximately 6. The viscosity of the cosmetic composition 24 hours after manufacturing and 2 months after manufacturing is in the range of approximately 30,000 cps to approximately 80,000 cps. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Reference will now be made in detail to certain embodiments of the disclosed object. While the disclosed object will be described in conjunction with the listed claims, it will be understood that the illustrated disclosed object is not intended to limit the claims relating to the disclosed object.

[0004] Throughout this document, values ​​expressed in a range format shall be interpreted flexibly so as to include not only the numeric values ​​explicitly stated as the limits of the range, but also all individual numeric values ​​or subranges within that range as if each numeric value and subrange were explicitly stated. By way of example, a range of "about 0.1% to about 5%" or "about 0.1% to 5%" shall be interpreted as including not only about 0.1% to about 5%, but also the individual values ​​(e.g., 1%, 2%, 3%, and 4%) and subranges (e.g., 0.1% to 0.5%; 1.1% to 2.2%; 3.3% to 4.4%) within the stated range. The expression "about X to Y" has the same meaning that "approximately X to approximately Y", unless otherwise specified. Similarly, the indication "approximately X, Y, or approximately Z" has the same meaning as "approximately X, approximately Y, or approximately Z", unless otherwise specified.

[0005] In this document, the terms "a," "an," or "the" are used to include one or more than one, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term "or" is used to refer to a non-exclusive "or," unless otherwise indicated. The expression "at least one of A and B" or "at least one of A or B" has the same meaning as "A, B, or A and B." Furthermore, it should be understood that phraseology or terminology used herein, and not otherwise defined, is used solely for descriptive purposes and not for limitation. Any use of section headings is intended to aid in reading the document and should not be construed as restrictive; information relevant to a section heading may appear within or outside that particular section.

[0006] In the processes described herein, the acts may be performed in any order without departing from the principles of the invention, except where a temporal or operational sequence is explicitly stated. Furthermore, specified acts may be performed simultaneously unless the explicit claim language states that they are performed separately. By way of example, a claimed action of doing X and a claimed action of doing Y may be carried out simultaneously in a single operation, and the resulting process will fall within the literal scope of the claimed process.

[0007] The term "approximately" as used herein may allow a degree of variability in a value or range, for example, to within 10%, 5%, or 1% of a stated value or a stated limit of a range, and includes the exact stated value or range. The term "substantially" as used herein refers to a majority, or substantially, as in at least about 50%; 60%; 70%; 80%; 90%; 95%; 96%; 97%; 98%; 99%; 99.5%; 99.9%; 99.99%; or at least about 99.999% or more; or 100%.

[0008] The term "substantially free of" as used herein may mean having none of or having an insignificant amount of, so that the amount of matter present does not affect the material properties of the composition comprising the matter, so that about 0% by weight to about 5% by weight of the composition is the matter, or about 0% by weight to about 1% by weight, or about 5% by weight or less, or an amount less than or equal to about 4.5% by weight; 4; 3.5; 3; 2.5; 2; 1.5; 1; 0.9; 0.8; 0.7; 0.6; 0.5; 0.4; 0.3; 0.2; 0.1; 0.01; or about 0.001% by weight or less, or about 0% by weight.

[0009] The present invention relates to cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical compositions for the care of the skin, mucous membranes and hair, and in some examples to prevent signs of endogenous and / or exogenous aging.

[0010] The skin, mucous membranes, and hair are fragile elements that deserve the utmost attention. Indeed, their balance is constantly disrupted by external aggressions such as the sun, wind, and cold. Skin aging is one of the first outward signs of aging. It results from a number of degradations that occur spontaneously over time, but which can also be induced by external factors (sunlight, tobacco smoke, excessive alcohol consumption).

[0011] The clinical signs of aging result in the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, a loosening of the cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues which translates into a dull skin texture, a loosening of the cutaneous microrelief, a decrease in skin firmness, a loss of elasticity, and an overall sagging, dull skin and a lack of freshness of complexion.

[0012] Aging also results in a reduction in the number, thickness, and growth of hair, a decrease in secretions (sebaceous and sweat), and a deterioration in nail structure and growth. On areas of skin that have been exposed to the sun throughout life—primarily the face, décolleté, hands, and forearms—hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation spots are often observed.

[0013] Some of these signs are more specifically related to intrinsic or physiological aging, that is to say, aging related to age, while others are more specific to extrinsic aging, that is to say, aging generally caused by the environment; this is more particularly photo-aging due to exposure to the sun, light or any other radiation.

[0014] Various applications described herein relate to a cosmetic composition that can be used as a topical skin composition. For example, the cosmetic composition may be a face cream. More specifically, the cosmetic composition may be used as a cream applied to the skin near a user's eyes. The cosmetic composition may reduce the appearance of wrinkles in the area of ​​skin to which it is applied.

[0015] The cosmetic composition is in the form of an emulsion. The emulsion is typically an oil-in-water emulsion. In addition to the cosmetic composition's ability to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, it has other beneficial properties. For example, the cosmetic composition exhibits commercially acceptable stability. The cosmetic composition is considered stable in the absence of phase separation. For example, the cosmetic composition demonstrates stability for a minimum of 8 weeks after Continuous exposure to temperatures in the range of approximately 30°C to approximately 50°C, approximately 37°C to approximately 45°C, or temperatures below, equal to, or above approximately 30°C, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, or approximately 50°C. Thus, the cosmetic composition can be stored for an extended period and remain usable. The stated stability may be related to the ratios between the thickener and the stabilizer as described herein.

[0016] The cosmetic composition is also capable of maintaining an acceptable pH. For example, measured at least two months after manufacture, the pH of the composition may be within a range of approximately 5 to approximately 6; approximately 5.1 to approximately 5.7; less than, equal to, or greater than approximately 5; 5.1; 5.2; 5.3; 5.4; 5.5; 5.6; 5.7; 5.8; 5.9; or approximately 6. The pH of the cosmetic composition can significantly affect its performance and stability. Therefore, the ability of the cosmetic composition to maintain an acceptable pH for a sufficient period enhances its potential to be a commercially viable product. The pH ranges described herein contribute to obtaining disclosed thickener-to-stabilizer ratios.

[0017] Furthermore, the viscosity of the cosmetic composition can be regulated and kept within an appropriate range. For example, the viscosity of the cosmetic composition measured 24 hours after manufacture and 2 months after manufacture is within a range of approximately 30,000 cps to approximately 80,000 cps, 40,000 cps to approximately 70,000 cps, less than, equal to, or greater than approximately 30,000 cps, 35,000, 40,000, 45,000, 50,000, 55,000, 60,000, 65,000, 70,000, 75,000, or approximately 80,000 cps. The viscosity is measured with a Brookfield RVT E / 20 instrument at a temperature of 25 °C. The viscosity of the cosmetic composition is such that it can be spread without running or dispersing too quickly. Furthermore, confirmation that the viscosity remains within the aforementioned range after two months demonstrates its stability and that it does not rapidly fluctuate above or below this range.Viscosity can be partially regulated by the ratios between thickener and stabilizer disclosed here.

[0018] The aforementioned properties result from the constituents of the cosmetic composition. However, without being limited to these, the cosmetic composition comprises water, an emulsifier, a thickener, and an active ingredient. The emulsifier may comprise any number of components capable of forming the water-in-oil composition. A particularly suitable emulsifier is PEG-40 stearate. PEG-40 stearate is a synthetic polymer composed of PEG (polyethylene glycol) and stearic acid, a natural fatty acid. It may also be referred to as MACROGOL STEARATE 2000, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOSTEARATE 2000, POLYOXYETHYLENE MONOSTEARATE (40), POLYOXYLATE STEARATE 40, and STEARETHATE 40.

[0019] The thickener may comprise any number of suitable thickeners to promote the achievement of the desired viscosity values. For example, the thickener may comprise a mixture of sodium acrylate copolymer and lecithin. Sodium acrylate copolymer is a sodium salt of a polymer consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or one of their simple esters. Acrylates are a family of polymers that are a type of vinyl polymer. They are synthetic chemicals used in the manufacture of plastics, paint formulations, and other products. Acrylate copolymer generally refers to copolymers of two or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or one of their simple esters.Sodium acrylate copolymer is also known as acrylamide / sodium acrylate copolymer; 2-propenamide polymer with 2-propenoic acid sodium salt; 2-propenoic acid sodium salt polymer with 2-propenamide; 2-propenamide / sodium 2-propenoate copolymer; acrylamide sodium acrylate polymer; and sodium acrylate / acrylamide copolymer. Lecithin typically comprises a mixture of glycerophospholipids including phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, phosphatidylinositol, phosphatidylserine, and phosphatidic acid. Lecithin may be derived from soybeans.Soy-derived lecithin may contain approximately 33% to 35% soybean oil, approximately 20% to 21% phosphatidylinositols, approximately 19% to 21% phosphatidylcholine, approximately 8% to 20% phosphatidylethanolamine, approximately 5% to 11% other phosphatides, approximately 5% free carbohydrates, approximately 2% to 5% sterols, and approximately 1% moisture.

[0020] The emulsifier is present in the oil phase of the emulsion and the thickener is in the aqueous phase of the emulsion. The weight-to-weight ratio between the emulsifier and the thickener is in the range of approximately 5:1 to approximately 1.5:1; approximately 5:4 to approximately 5:2; or approximately 5:3 to approximately 5:2.

[0021] The active mixture comprises a mixture of components that act together on the user's skin. Specifically, the active mixture may have the function of reducing the appearance of wrinkles, hydrolyzing the skin, or the like. By way of example, the active mixture may comprise kombucha; a mixture of the ferment Thermus thermophilus and glycerin; and an α-glucan oligosaccharide. Kombucha (also called tea mushroom, or Manchurian mushroom; Latin name Medusomyces gisevi) is a slightly effervescent, sweetened black tea-based fermented beverage. The ferment Thermus thermophilus is the natural result of the fermentation of Thermus thermophilus, a bacterium that can live thousands of feet below the ocean's surface. On the skin, this special ferment may help to protect The skin's supporting structure is protected from destructive enzymes and helps maintain a firm feel. It also has antioxidant properties, particularly against unwanted molecules formed from the breakdown of fatty acids. The radical-scavenging ability of Thermus thermophilus has been compared to powerful antioxidants in the skin, such as superoxide dismutase. It is a very good source of alpha-galactosidase, an enzyme that promotes the regeneration of glycoproteins, which the skin needs to look healthier. Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide is a natural prebiotic that helps maintain a healthy microbiome. When the skin's microbiome (its invisible barrier) is disrupted, the population of harmful bacteria can proliferate because it is not regulated by the healthy flora on the surface. This can lead to signs of skin irritation and sensitization.α-glucan oligosaccharide also has an antioxidant effect, helping to reduce the visible effects of oxidative stress on the skin.

[0022] The kombucha is in a range of approximately 1% by weight to approximately 5% by weight of the cosmetic composition, from approximately 2% by weight to approximately 4% by weight; less than, equal to, or greater than approximately 1% by weight, 1.5; 2; 2.5; 3; 3.5; 4; 4.5; or approximately 5% by weight. The mixture of thermus thermophilus starter and glycerin may be in a range of approximately 1% by weight to approximately 10% by weight of the cosmetic composition; from approximately 3% by weight to approximately 7% by weight; less than, equal to, or greater than approximately 1% by weight, 1.5; 2; 2.5; 3; 3.5; 4; 4.5; 5; 5.5; 6; 6.5; 7; 7.5; 8; 8.5; 9; 9.5; or about 10% by weight. The α-glucan oligosaccharide may be in a range of about 0.1% by weight to about 5% by weight of the cosmetic composition, from about 0.5% by weight to about 3% by weight; less than, equal to, or greater than about 0.1% by weight; 0.5; 1; 1.5; 2; 2.5; 3; 3.5; 4; 4.5; or about 5% by weight.In total, the active mixture may be in the range of approximately 1% by weight to approximately 15% by weight of the cosmetic composition; from approximately 5% by weight to approximately 10% by weight; less than, equal to, or greater than approximately 1% by weight; 1.5; 2; 2.5; 3; 3.5; 4; 4.5; 5; 5.5; 6; 6.5; 7; 7.5; 8; 8.5; 9; 9.5; 10; 10.5; 11; 11.5; 12; 12.5; 13; 13.5; 14; 14.5; or approximately 15% by weight. The active mixture is located in the aqueous phase.

[0023] The aqueous phase and the oily phase may include other constituents. For example, the oily phase may also include shea butter, pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, a triglyceride, behenyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, or a mixture thereof. The aqueous phase further includes glycerin, xanthan gum, or a mixture thereof. When present, shea butter may be in the range of approximately 1% by weight to approximately 10% by weight of the cosmetic composition; approximately 3% by weight to approximately 7% by weight; less than, equal to, or greater than approximately 1% by weight; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; or approximately 10% by weight. When present, pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate is in a range of approximately 1% by weight to approximately 8% by weight of the cosmetic composition; approximately 2% by weight to approximately 5% by weight; less than, equal to, or greater than approximately 1% by weight; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; or approximately 8% by weight. When present, triglyceride is in a range of approximately 1% by weight to approximately 10% by weight of the cosmetic composition; approximately 2% by weight to approximately 8% by weight; less than, equal to, or greater than approximately 1% by weight; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; or approximately 10% by weight. When present, behenyl alcohol may be in a range of approximately 1% by weight to approximately 5% by weight of the cosmetic composition; from about 2% by weight to about 4% by weight; less than, equal to, or greater than about 1% by weight; 2; 3; 4; or about 5% by weight.When present, glyceryl stearate may be in the range of approximately 1% by weight to approximately 5% by weight of the cosmetic composition; approximately 2% by weight to approximately 4% by weight; less than, equal to, or greater than approximately 1% by weight; 2; 3; 4; or approximately 5% by weight. When present, glycerin may be in the range of approximately 1% by weight to approximately 10% by weight of the cosmetic composition; approximately 3% by weight to approximately 7% by weight; less than, equal to, or greater than approximately 1% by weight; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; or approximately 10% by weight. When present, xanthan gum may be in the range of approximately 0.1% by weight to approximately 5% by weight of the cosmetic composition; approximately 0.2% by weight to approximately 0.7% by weight; less than, equal to, or greater than approximately 0.1% by weight; 0.5; 1; 1.5; 2; 2.5; 3; 3.5; 4; 4.5; or approximately 5% by weight.

[0024] A specific example of a cosmetic formulation according to the present invention is given below in Table 1. Table 1 gives the concentration (in % by weight), the INCI name and the CAS number (where applicable) for each component.

[0025] Table 1:

[0026] [Tables 1] % by weight INCI Name CAS No. 46 to 50 Aqua / Water / Eau 7732-18-5 4 to 8 Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate / Dicaprate 68583-51-7 3 to 7 Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride 73398-61-5 3 to 7 Glycerin 56-81-5 3 to 7 Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter 91080-23-8 2 to 6 Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate 7299-99-2 1 to 5 Glyceryl Stearate SE 11099-07-3 1 to 4 Euglena Gracilis Extract 100085-62-9 1 to 4 Thermus Thermophillus Ferment 100085-62-9 1 to 4 Saccharomyces / Xylinum / Black Tea Ferment 100085-62-9 1 to 4 Behenyl Alcohol 661-19-8 1 to 4 PEG-40 Stearate 9004-99-3 1 to 4 Hydrogenated Polyisobutene 68937-10-0 0.5 to 2 Sodium Acrylates Copolymer 25549-84-2 0.5 to 1.5 Phyllostachys Bambusoides Extract 91771-33-4 0.4 to 1 Perfume / Fragrance - 0.3 to 1 Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide - 0.3 to 1 Hydroxyacetophenone 99-93-4 0.3 to 1 Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract 84012-26-0 0.3 to 1 Lecithin 8002-43-5 0.1 to 0.5 Butylene Glycol 107-88-0 0.1 to 0.5 Xanthan Gum 11138-66-2 0.1 to 0.4 Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract - 0.1 to 0.4 Chlorphenesin 104-29-0 0.1 to 0.4 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid - 0.05 to 0.2 Citric Acid 77-92-9 0.05 to 0.2 Sodium Hyaluronate 9067-32-7 0.03 to 0.08 Potassium Sorbate 24634-61-5 0.02 to 0.06 Adenosine 58-61-7 0.01 to 0.05 Sodium Benzoate 532-32-1 0.004 to 0.009 Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract 164288-52-2 0.003 to 0.007 Caprylyl glycol 1117-86-8 0.0005 at 0.003 Tocopherol 10191-41-0

[0027] The cosmetic compositions described herein can be produced by many suitable processes. For example, water, emulsifier, thickener and active mixture can simply be mixed together for a period of time to form the cosmetic composition.

[0028] The cosmetic composition can be applied in any suitable manner. For example, the cosmetic composition can be applied topically to a user's skin. The cosmetic composition can be applied topically by hand, with an applicator, or both. Examples of applicators may include brushes, pads, sponges, or the like. Examples

[0029] Various embodiments of the present invention can be better understood with reference to the following illustrative examples. The present invention is not limited to the examples given here.

[0030] FRICTION

[0031] A friction of the composition described here is determined with a texturer. The texture analyzer is an LS 1 instrument available from Ametek, Berwyn, PA. 15 mL of the composition is loaded onto a sample tray of the texture analyzer. A spatula is used to spread the composition into an even layer. A metal weight attached to a wire is placed at the far end of the tray. The texture analyzer pulls the wire to slide the metal weight across the surface of the composition. The texture analyzer records the force required to move the weight and uses this measured force to determine the friction of the composition.

[0032] It is anticipated that a majority of participants evaluating the composition will find the composition comfortable when applied to the skin. It is also anticipated that the friction of the composition will prevent the composition from running to an undesirable degree as a result of application.

[0033] PENETRATION AND GRIP

[0034] An evaluation of the penetration and set of the composition described herein is determined using a texture analyzer. The texture analyzer is an LS 1 device available from Ametek, Berwyn, PA. To determine these values, a 100 ml sample cup is filled with the composition. A spatula is used to spread the composition and form an even layer. A probe of the texture analyzer is lowered into the composition. The force required for this lowering is measured, and this force is the penetration value. Following the lowering, the probe is withdrawn, and the force required is measured as the set value. The greater the force required to penetrate the sample, the more resistant the sample structure, and therefore the thicker the sample appears (the more resistant it is to penetration). The greater the force required to withdraw the probe from the sample, the greater the perceived stickiness for the user.

[0035] It is anticipated that a majority of participants evaluating the composition will find it comfortable to apply to the skin. It is also anticipated that the penetration and absorption of the composition will prevent it from running to an undesirable degree following application.

[0036] SPREADING ABILITY

[0037] The spreadability of the composition described herein is determined using a texture analyzer. The texture analyzer is an LS 1 device available from Ametek, Berwyn, PA. 50 ml of the composition is placed in a sample cup. A spatula is used to spread the composition into an even layer. A conical probe is lowered into the composition, and the force required to spread the product against the walls of the conical probe is recorded to measure the spreadability of the composition. The higher the energy required to extend the probe, the more resistant the composition's structure, and therefore the lower the spreadability of the composition.

[0038] It is anticipated that a majority of participants evaluating the composition will find it comfortable to apply to the skin. It is also anticipated that the composition's measured spreadability will prevent it from running to an undesirable degree following application.

[0039] OTHER SENSORY ATTRIBUTES

[0040] A panel of consumers is asked to evaluate several characteristics of the composition before, during, and after application. Table 1 gives the category (e.g., appearance, texture, odor) that is evaluated, as well as its definition, the protocol, and the scale that the panelists should use for the evaluation. It is anticipated

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[0042] that the compositions being tested will obtain acceptable scores from a majority of the panelists. Table 1 [Tables 2] Category Descriptor Definition Protocol Scale Sampling (before application): 100 µl of product deposited on each panelist's thumb Appearance Gloss Amount of light reflected by the product Evaluation of product gloss by observation of the thumb under white light Matte - Glossy Texture Firmness Force required to compress the product Gentle compression of the product between the thumb and index finger Low - High Texture Sticky effect Force required to remove the index finger from the thumb Gentle separation of the product between the thumb and index finger Low - High Texture Stringy effect Amount of product stretched rather than broken during finger separation Compression of the product between the thumb and index finger then separation of the fingers once. Ensure that the distance between the fingers is equivalent to one finger.Low - High During application: 50 ml of product deposited on the panelist's forearm, in the center of a 5*5 cm region marked by Odour Overall perfume intensity during application Evaluation of the overall perfume intensity on the skin during application Bring the forearm closer to the nose and evaluate the perfume intensity Low - High Texture Moisture Amount of water perceived during application After 3 massages Low - High. the head of pan el. Each panelist spreads the product within the region using two fingers (index and middle), making circular movements at a speed of 2 revolutions per second. Texture Spreadability Ease of spreading the product on the skin After 3 massages Low - High Texture Thickness Amount of product perceived between the skin and the fingers After 12 massages Low - High Texture Greasy effect Amount of grease perceived in the product during application After 15 to 20 massages Low - High Texture Oily effect Amount of oil perceived in the product during application After 15 to 20 massages Low - High Texture Lifting effect Sensation of tightened pores, as if the skin were stretched On the back of one hand, perform 15 to 20 massages and assess the sensation of tighter skin, tightened pores,Lifting effect 2 minutes after massages Low - High Appearance Spaghetti-like Presence of small flakes / grains / clumps on the skin during application After 15 to 20 massages Absence - Presence Texture Active time Time required for total absorption of the product Total number of massages until the product loses its moisture and its Hydration effect After application: Once the product is fully absorbed, the panelist wipes their fingers and begins the evaluation. Glossy appearance Amount of light reflected by the product Evaluation of the product's gloss by observing the forearm under white light Matte - Glossy Texture: The panelist wipes their fingers and begins the evaluation. Sticky effect Force required to remove fingers from the skin Lightly tap the skin where the product has been absorbed, with the index and middle fingers Low - High Texture Slippery effect Ease of gliding fingers over the skin Stroking the area of ​​skin where the product has been absorbed Low - High Texture Residue Amount of residual product present on the skin after application Stroking the area of ​​skin where the product has been absorbed Low - High Texture Type of residue Evaluation of the type of residue present on the skin after application Stroking the area Skin texture where the product has been absorbed: oily, greasy, powdery, waxyChalky Texture Velvety Evaluation of the velvety sensation left on the skin after application (cocooning effect) Caress the area of ​​skin where the product has been absorbed Low - High Appearance: Spaghetti-like texture. Presence of small flakes / grains / clumps on the skin during application. Wait 3 minutes after application, gently stroke the area where the product has been absorbed and assess the appearance of small grains. Absence - Presence. Texture: Irritation. Sensation of tingling, irritation, itching or discomfort on the skin after application of the product. Assessment of the tingling sensation after application of the product to the skin. Low - High. Odor: Overall fragrance intensity after application. Assessment of the overall fragrance intensity left on the skin after application. Bring your forearm close to your nose and assess the fragrance intensity. Low - High.

[0043] The terms and expressions used are descriptive and not limiting, and their use is not intended to exclude equivalences of the features presented and described or parts thereof. However, it is recognized that various modifications are possible within the framework of the embodiments of the present invention. Thus, it should be understood that, although the present invention has been specifically presented through specific embodiments and optional features, a person skilled in the art may modify and vary the concepts disclosed herein, and such modifications and variations are considered to fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0044] Aspects given by way of example.

[0045] The following examples of aspects are provided, their numbering not to be interpreted as designating levels of importance:

[0046] Aspect 1 provides for a cosmetic composition comprising:

[0047] of water;

[0048] an emulsifier; and

[0049] a thickener

[0050] an active mixture, comprising:

[0051] of kombucha;

[0052] a mixture of thermus thermophilus ferments and glycerin

[0053] an α-glucan oligosaccharide,

[0054] in which

[0055] a weight-to-weight ratio between the emulsifier and the thickener is in a range of about 5:1 to about 1.5:1;

[0056] a minimum stability of the cosmetic composition is measured at 8 weeks in a range of about 30 °C to about 50 °C;

[0057] a pH of the cosmetic composition measured at a time during manufacturing and 2 months after manufacturing is in a range of approximately 5 to approximately 6; and

[0058] the viscosity of the cosmetic composition 24 hours after manufacture and 2 months after manufacture is in a range of about 30,000 cps to about 80,000 cps.

[0059] Aspect 2 provides the cosmetic composition according to aspect 1, in which the weight-weight ratio between the emulsifier and the thickener is in a range of about 5:4 to about 5:2.

[0060] Aspect 3 provides for the cosmetic composition according to any one of aspects 1 or 2, wherein the cosmetic composition is an oil-in-water emulsion.

[0061] Aspect 4 provides for a cosmetic composition according to any one of the aspects 1 to 3, wherein the emulsifier comprises PEG-40 stearate and the thickener comprises a mixture of sodium acrylates copolymer and lecithin.

[0062] Aspect 5 provides for the cosmetic composition according to any one of aspects 3 or 4, wherein the thickener is present in the aqueous phase of the cosmetic composition.

[0063] Aspect 6 provides for the cosmetic composition according to any one of aspects 3 to 5, wherein the emulsifier is present in the oily phase of the cosmetic composition.

[0064] Aspect 7 provides for the cosmetic composition according to any one of aspects 3 to 6, wherein the active mixture is present in an aqueous phase of the cosmetic composition.

[0065] Aspect 8 provides for the cosmetic composition according to any one of aspects 3 to 7, wherein the oily phase further comprises:

[0066] shea butter;

[0067] pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate;

[0068] a triglyceride;

[0069] of behenyl alcohol;

[0070] of glyceryl stearate; or

[0071] a mixture of these.

[0072] Aspect 9 specifies the cosmetic composition according to any one of aspects 3 to 8, wherein the aqueous phase comprises:

[0073] of glycerin;

[0074] of xanthan gum; or

[0075] a mixture of these.

[0076] Aspect 10 provides for the cosmetic composition according to any one of aspects 8 or 9, wherein one or more of the following elements are included:

[0077] shea butter is in a range of about 1% by weight to about 10% by weight of the cosmetic composition;

[0078] pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate is in a range of about 1% by weight to about 8% by weight of the cosmetic composition;

[0079] the triglyceride is in a range of about 1% by weight to about 10% by weight of the cosmetic composition;

[0080] behenyl alcohol is in a range of about 1% by weight to about 5% by weight of the cosmetic composition;

[0081] glyceryl stearate is in a range of about 1% by weight to about 5% by weight of the cosmetic composition;

[0082] glycerin is in a range of approximately 1% by weight to approximately 10% by weight of the cosmetic composition; or

[0083] Xanthan gum is in a range of about 0.1% by weight to about 5% by weight of the cosmetic composition.

[0084] Aspect 11 provides for the cosmetic composition according to any one of aspects 8 to 10, wherein one or more of the following elements are included:

[0085] shea butter is in a range of about 3% by weight to about 7% by weight of the cosmetic composition;

[0086] pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate is in a range of about 2% by weight to about 5% by weight of the cosmetic composition;

[0087] the triglyceride is in a range of about 2% to about 8% by weight of the cosmetic composition;

[0088] behenyl alcohol is in a range of about 2% by weight to about 4% by weight of the cosmetic composition;

[0089] glyceryl stearate is in a range of about 2% by weight to about 4% by weight of the cosmetic composition;

[0090] glycerin is in a range of approximately 3% by weight to approximately 7% by weight of the cosmetic composition; or

[0091] Xanthan gum is in a range of about 0.2% by weight to about 0.7% by weight of the cosmetic composition.

[0092] Aspect 12 provides for the cosmetic composition according to any one of aspects 1 to 11, wherein the active mixture is in a range of about 1% by weight to about 15% by weight of the cosmetic composition.

[0093] Aspect 13 provides for the cosmetic composition according to any one of aspects 1 to 12, wherein the active mixture is in a range of about 5% by weight to about 10% by weight of the cosmetic composition.

[0094] Aspect 14 provides for the cosmetic composition according to any one of aspects 1 to 13, in which

[0095] kombucha is in a range of about 1% by weight to about 5% by weight of the cosmetic composition;

[0096] the mixture of thermus thermophilus ferments and glycerin is in a range of about 1% by weight to about 10% by weight of the cosmetic composition; and

[0097] the α-glucan oligosaccharide is in a range of about 0.1% by weight to about 5% by weight of the cosmetic composition.

[0098] Aspect 15 provides for the cosmetic composition according to any one of aspects 1 to 14, in which

[0099] kombucha is in a range of about 2% by weight to about 4% by weight of the cosmetic composition;

[0100] the mixture of thermus thermophilus ferments and glycerin is in a range of about 3% by weight to about 7% by weight of the cosmetic composition; and

[0101] the α-glucan oligosaccharide is in a range of about 0.5% by weight to about 3% by weight of the cosmetic composition.

[0102] Aspect 16 provides for the cosmetic composition according to any one of aspects 1 to 15, wherein the cosmetic composition is a topical composition for the skin.

[0103] Aspect 17 provides a method for manufacturing the composition of any one of aspects 1 to 16, the method comprising:

[0104] the mixture of water, emulsifier, thickener and active mixture to form the cosmetic composition.

[0105] Aspect 18 provides a method for hydrating the skin, the method comprising the topical application of the cosmetic composition of any of aspects 1 to 17 to the skin of a person, wherein the cosmetic composition hydrates the skin.

Claims

Demands

1. Cosmetic composition comprising: water; an emulsifier; and a thickener; an active mixture, comprising: kombucha; a mixture of thermophilus ferments and glycerin; an α-glucan oligosaccharide, wherein a weight-to-weight ratio of the emulsifier to the thickener is in the range of approximately 5:4 to approximately 5:2; a minimum stability of the cosmetic composition is measured at 8 weeks in the range of approximately 30°C to approximately 50°C; a pH of the cosmetic composition measured at a time of manufacture and at 2 months post-manufacture is in the range of approximately 5 to approximately 6; and a viscosity of the cosmetic composition 24 hours post-manufacture and at 2 months post-manufacture is in the range of approximately 30,000 cps to approximately 80,000 cps as measured with a Brookfield RVT E / 20 apparatus at a temperature of 25°C.

2. Cosmetic composition according to claim 1, wherein the cosmetic composition is an oil-in-water emulsion.

3. Cosmetic composition according to any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the emulsifier comprises PEG-40 stearate and the thickener comprises a mixture of sodium acrylates copolymer and lecithin.

4. Cosmetic composition according to any one of claims 2 or 3, wherein the thickener is present in the aqueous phase of the cosmetic composition.

5. Cosmetic composition according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the emulsifier is present in the oil phase of the cosmetic composition.

6. Cosmetic composition according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the active mixture is present in an aqueous phase of the cosmetic composition.

7. Composition according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the oily phase further comprises: shea butter; pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate; a triglyceride; behenyl alcohol; glyceryl stearate; or a mixture thereof.

8. Cosmetic composition according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the aqueous phase comprises: glycerin; xanthan gum; or a mixture thereof.

9. A cosmetic composition according to any one of claims 7 or 8, wherein one or more of the following: shea butter is in a range of approximately 1% by weight to approximately 10% by weight of the cosmetic composition; pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate is in a range of approximately 1% by weight to approximately 8% by weight of the cosmetic composition; triglyceride is in a range of approximately 1% by weight to approximately 10% by weight of the cosmetic composition; behenyl alcohol is in a range of approximately 1% by weight to approximately 5% by weight of the cosmetic composition; glyceryl stearate is in a range of approximately 1% by weight to approximately 5% by weight of the cosmetic composition; glycerin is in a range of approximately 1% by weight to approximately 10% by weight of the cosmetic composition; or xanthan gum is in a range of about 0.1% by weight to about 5% by weight of the cosmetic composition.

10. Cosmetic composition according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein one or more of the following: shea butter is in a range of about 3% by weight to about 7% by weight of the cosmetic composition; pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate is in a range of about 2% by weight to about 5% by weight of the cosmetic composition; triglyceride is in a range of about 2% to about 8% by weight of the cosmetic composition; behenyl alcohol is in a range of about 2% by weight to about 4% by weight of the cosmetic composition; glyceryl stearate is in a range of about 2% by weight to about 4% by weight of the cosmetic composition; glycerin is in a range of about 3% by weight to about 7% by weight of the cosmetic composition; or xanthan gum is in a range of about 0.2% by weight to about 0.7% by weight of the cosmetic composition.

11. Cosmetic composition according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the active mixture is in a range of about 1% by weight to about 15% by weight of the cosmetic composition.

12. Cosmetic composition according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the active mixture is in a range of about 5% by weight to about 10% by weight of the cosmetic composition.

13. A cosmetic composition according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein kombucha is in a range of about 1% by weight to about 5% by weight of the cosmetic composition; the mixture of thermus thermophilus ferments and glycerin is in a range of about 1% by weight to about 10% by weight of the cosmetic composition; and the α-glucan oligosaccharide is in a range of about 0.1% by weight to about 5% by weight of the cosmetic composition.

14. A cosmetic composition according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein kombucha is in a range of about 2% by weight to about 4% by weight of the cosmetic composition; the mixture of thermus thermophilus ferments and glycerin is in a range of about 3% by weight to about 7% by weight of the cosmetic composition; and the α-glucan oligosaccharide is in a range of about 0.5% by weight to about 3% by weight of the cosmetic composition.

15. Cosmetic composition according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the cosmetic composition is a topical composition for the skin.

16. A method for manufacturing the composition of any one of claims 1 to 15, the method comprising: mixing water, emulsifier, thickener and active mixture to form the cosmetic composition.

17. Skin hydration method, the method comprising topical application of the cosmetic composition of any one of claims 1 to 16 to the skin of a person, wherein the cosmetic composition hydrates the skin.