Fragrance composition for improving skin tone or skin moisture content

Abstract

To provide a fragrance composition having superior effect of improving skin tone or skin moisture content.SOLUTION: A fragrance composition for improving skin tone or skin moisture content includes Michelia champaca absolute. A skin topical composition that includes the Michelia champaca absolute is also provided.SELECTED DRAWING: None

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a fragrance composition and a topical skin composition that can obtain skin effects such as an effect of increasing skin redness and an effect of increasing skin moisture content by attracting active ingredients volatilized from tonka bean absolute.

Background Art

[0002] Aromatherapy, a natural therapy that has been empirically practiced since ancient times, uses essential oils, which are fragrance components extracted from plants, to gently recover physical and mental troubles and contribute to health and beauty. In recent years, as a function of "fragrance", fragrance components having an effect of improving the skin have been reported, and their application to cosmetics and the like is known (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a fragrance composition that can be easily used and has a more excellent skin improving effect.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] As a result of intensive studies to achieve the above object, the present inventor has found that a fragrance composition containing tonka bean absolute has excellent skin color improving effects and skin moisture content improving effects, and has completed the present invention.

[0006] That is, the present invention provides the following. [1] A fragrance composition for improving skin color or skin moisture content, containing garcinia absolute, [2] A topical skin composition containing the fragrance composition, [3] The topical skin composition according to [2], wherein the content of garcinia absolute in the total topical skin composition is 0.0001 to 0.02% by mass, [4] The topical skin composition according to [2] or [3], wherein the topical skin composition is a perfumed cosmetic, [5] The perfumed cosmetic according to [4], wherein the content of garcinia absolute in the total topical skin composition is 0.01 to 0.02% by mass, [6] A method for improving skin color or skin moisture content using garcinia absolute.

Advantages of the Invention

[0007] The fragrance composition and topical skin composition of the present invention contain garcinia absolute as an active ingredient, and by attracting the volatilized fragrance components, skin effects such as the effect of increasing the redness of the skin and the effect of increasing the skin moisture content can be obtained.

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0009] Hereinafter, the configuration of the present invention will be described in more detail. The "skin effect" in the present invention is for suction based on blood flow changes caused by attracting the volatilized active ingredients. In the present invention, the "skin color improvement effect" means the effect of increasing the redness of the skin, and the "skin moisture content improvement effect" means the effect of increasing the moisture content of the skin (especially the cheek area).

[0010] The champaca absolute used in the present invention is a natural fragrance obtained by adding the flowers of champaca (Michelia champaca) to an organic solvent, extracting the fragrance components into the organic solvent, and then removing the organic solvent. Diethyl ether is preferred as the organic solvent used for extraction.

[0011] The fragrance composition for improving skin color or skin moisture content of the present invention has champaca absolute as the main component, and may contain other fragrance components in addition, for example, magnolia, rose, lavender, etc. are preferred, but it is not particularly limited. Also, dipropylene glycol may be used as the solvent in the fragrance composition.

[0012] The fragrance composition for improving skin color or skin moisture content of the present invention can be used in external skin compositions, foods, etc. in combination with other components as needed. In the case of an external skin composition, the content of champaca absolute is preferably 0.0001% by mass or more (hereinafter simply abbreviated as "%") based on the total amount of the external skin composition, more preferably 0.001% or more. Also, it is preferably 0.02% or less, more preferably 0.015% or less. Within this range, there is no burden due to the attraction of the fragrance components, and the skin effect can be felt, so it is preferred.

[0013] Examples of the components used in the external skin composition of the present invention include water, aqueous components such as polyhydric alcohols, surfactants, emulsification aids, oily components, oily fragrances other than essential components, powders, ultraviolet absorbers, antioxidants, gelling agents, anti-fading agents, preservatives, beauty components, moisturizing agents, etc., which can be appropriately contained within a range that does not impair the effects of the present invention.

[0014] Here, as the aqueous component, any component soluble in water may be used. For example, glycols such as propylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, glycerols such as glycerin, diglycerin, polyglycerin, sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, maltitol, glucose, etc. may be mentioned. The water is not particularly limited as long as it is generally used in skin-external compositions. For example, purified water, hot spring water, ion-exchanged water, deep water, tap water, or steam-distilled water of plants, etc. may be mentioned, and one or more of them can be appropriately selected and used as needed.

[0015] As the surfactant, any surfactant generally used in skin-external compositions can be used, and examples include nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, etc. Among them, in the present invention, from the viewpoints of solubilization of the fragrance and further stability over time, it is preferable to contain a nonionic surfactant. Examples of the emulsification aid include higher alcohols, monoglyceryl ethers, and monoglyceryl fatty acid esters.

[0016] The oily component is other than the essential component, amyris absolute, and any oil generally used in skin-external compositions can be used, regardless of the origin such as animal oil, synthetic oil, etc., or the properties such as semi-solid oil, liquid oil, volatile oil, etc. Examples include hydrocarbon oils, silicone oils, fluorine-based oils, lanolin derivatives, etc.

[0017] As the powder component, any powder generally used in skin-external compositions can be used, and it is not particularly limited by the shape such as spherical, plate-like, needle-like, etc., the particle size such as smoke-like, fine particles, pigment grade, etc., or the particle structure such as porous, non-porous, etc. Examples include inorganic powders, lustrous powders, organic powders, pigment powders, metal powders, composite powders, etc. These may be surface-treated with a fluorine compound, silicone oil, powder, oil agent, gelling agent, emulsion polymer, surfactant, etc. One or more of these powders can be used, and a further composite one can also be used.

[0018] Examples of the ultraviolet absorber include benzophenone-based, PABA-based, cinnamic acid-based, salicylic acid-based, etc. For example, 4-tert-butyl-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane, oxybenzone, 2-ethylhexyl paramethoxycinnamate, 2,4,6-tris[4-(2-ethylhexyloxycarbonyl)anilino]-1,3,5-triazine, hexyl diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl benzoate, bis(ethylhexyl)oxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, and the like.

[0019] Examples of the antioxidant include tocopherol, ascorbic acid, etc. Examples of the cosmetic ingredient include vitamins, anti-inflammatory agents, crude drugs, etc. Examples of the preservative include paraoxybenzoic acid esters, phenoxyethanol, and the like.

[0020] The method for producing the skin-external composition of the present invention is not particularly limited and is adjusted by a conventional method. The skin-external composition of the present invention can be implemented in various forms such as solid, liquid, gel, cream, mousse, etc. Among them, it is preferable to be liquid in order to obtain the effects of the present invention. Here, "liquid" means a state having fluidity at 25°C. Specifically, at 25°C, the viscosity measured using a Brookfield type rotational viscometer is 20,000 mPa·s or less, preferably 10,000 mPa·s or less, more preferably 5,000 mPa·s or less.

[0021] Examples of the items of the skin-external composition of the present invention include skin care cosmetics such as lotion, emulsion, cream, beauty liquid, facial wash, massage emulsion cream, pack, hand cream, eye cream, sunscreen, etc., makeup cosmetics such as foundation, makeup base, etc., hair cosmetics such as shampoo, conditioner, hair cream, hair wax, etc., fragrance cosmetics such as perfume, body fragrance emulsion, etc. More preferably, it is a fragrance cosmetic capable of sufficiently attracting the fragrance, and body perfume, eau de cologne, eau de toilette, eau de parfum are preferable. In the fragrance cosmetic of the present invention, the content of the Michelia champaca absolute is preferably 0.01% to 0.02% based on the total amount of the fragrance cosmetic.

[0022] In addition, the method of using the skin external composition of the present invention includes methods such as using it with hands or fingers, or directly spraying it. From the viewpoints of usability and effect, the method of directly spraying and further spreading it with hands is preferred.

Example

[0023] Next, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to examples, but the technical scope of the present invention is not limited by these examples. <Measurement by inhalation test> 1. Increase in skin blood flow velocity Using the Michelia champaca absolute of the present invention and lavender essential oil (both 100% natural fragrances), a test for increasing the skin blood flow velocity of the fingertip was conducted. 15 subjects were asked to inhale each fragrance attached to a scent strip at a distance of about 3 cm from the nose, and immediately after inhalation, the blood flow velocity of the fingertip was measured using a blood flow meter (TOKU Capillaro / Toku Co., Ltd.). The measurement time was 30 seconds, and the average flow velocity during 30 seconds was defined as the blood flow velocity of the sample. The ratio was obtained with the blood flow velocity in the scentless state as 1.

[0024] As is clear from FIG. 1, it was confirmed that the Michelia champaca absolute according to the present invention has an extremely strong effect of increasing the blood flow velocity. It was also confirmed that lavender, although inferior to the Michelia champaca absolute, has an effect of increasing the blood flow velocity.

[0025] 2. Improvement effect on skin color and skin moisture content Using the Michelia champaca absolute, the improvement effect on skin color and skin moisture content was confirmed. With 15 adult women as subjects, in the same manner as in 1. above, the subjects were asked to inhale the Michelia champaca absolute, and the skin color and skin moisture content of the cheek were measured before inhalation, 1 hour after inhalation, and 2 hours after inhalation. Skin color measurement: Using a spectrocolorimeter CM-700d (manufactured by Konica Minolta), L * a * b* Measurement was performed using a color system, and the time change of the a * value was determined as the ratio of the average measured value with the value before suction set to 1. Moisture content measurement: Using SKICON-200EX-USB (manufactured by Yayoiken Co., Ltd.), the ratio of the average measured value with the value before suction set to 1 was determined.

[0026] As is clear from FIGS. 2 and 3, it was confirmed that the Michelia champaca absolute according to the present invention has an effect of improving skin color and an effect of improving skin moisture content, which are considered to be due to an increase in blood flow velocity.

[0027] Example 1: Perfume composition (for improving skin color or skin moisture content) (Component) (%) 1 Michelia champaca absolute 10 2 Dipropylene glycol 90 (Production method) A. Mix and dissolve Component 1 and Component 2. (Results) The fragrance composition of Example 1 was excellent in the effect of improving skin color and the effect of improving skin moisture content by inhaling its fragrance.

[0028] Example 2: Lotion (Component) (%) 1 Water Balance 2 Dipropylene glycol 10 3 Ethanol 5 4 1,3-Butylene glycol 5 5 Glycerin 3 6 EDTA-2Na 0.05 7 (Acrylates / Alkyl Acrylate (C10-30)) Crosspolymer 1 8 Xanthan gum 0.05 9 Cholesterol 0.05 10 Dimethicone 0.4 11 Mineral oil 1 12 Hydrogenated lecithin 0.2 13 Sodium hydroxide 0.03 14 Phenoxyethanol 0.5 0.05 of the perfume composition of Example 1 (Manufacturing method) A. Heat and mix Components 1-8 and Component 13. B. Heat and mix Components 9-12. C. Add B to A and stir. D. Add Components 14 and 15 to C and stir to obtain a lotion. (Results) The lotion of Example 2 was excellent in the effect of improving skin color and the effect of improving skin moisture content by attracting the fragrance when applied to the skin.

[0029] Example 3: Emulsion (Components) (%) 1 Polyoxyethylene (20 moles) sorbitan monooleate 1 2 Sorbitan sesquioleate 0.5 3 Glyceryl trioctanoate 0.5 4 Jojoba oil 0.5 5 Squalane 0.5 6 Purified water Balance 7 Sodium edetate 0.1 8 Methylparaben 0.2 9 Phenoxyethanol 0.5 10 Glycerin 5 11 Propanediol 1 12 Propylene glycol 2 13 Sodium lactate 0.5 14 2-O-α-D-glucosyl-L-ascorbic acid 1 15 Xanthan gum 0.05 16 Purified water 10 17 Ethanol 3 18 Perfume composition of Example 1 0.1 (Manufacturing method) A. Swell Component 15 with Component 16 heated to 70°C. B. Heat and mix Components 1-5 at 70°C. C. After heating and dissolving Components 6-13 at 70°C, add to B and emulsify. After cooling the D.C. to room temperature, components 14, 17, 18 and A were added to obtain an emulsion. (Result) The emulsion of Example 3 was excellent in the effect of improving skin color and the effect of improving skin moisture content by attracting the fragrance when applied to the skin.

[0030] Example 4: Cream (Component) (%) 1 Purified water Balance 2 1,3-Butylene glycol 15 3 Glycerin 5 4 Phenoxyethanol 0.5 5 Sorbitan monooleate 0.5 6 Polyoxyethylene (20 moles) sorbitan monooleate 0.5 7 Sodium N-stearoyl-N-methyltaurate 1 8 Hydrogenated soy phospholipid 0.5 9 Hydrogenated polydecene 5 10 Hydrogenated polyisobutene 5 11 Glyceryl tri-2-ethylhexanoate 5 12 Methylphenylpolysiloxane 2 13 Phytosteryl macadamia nut oil fatty acid 2 14 Cetearyl alcohol 2 15 Behenyl alcohol 1 16 Rice germ oil 1 17 Tocopherol nicotinate 0.2 18 Purified water 10 19 Acrylic acid methacrylic acid alkyl copolymer 0.02 20 Sodium hydroxide 0.02 21 Ethanol 3 22 Fragrance composition of Example 1 0.3 (Production method) A. Components 1 to 3 are uniformly dissolved at 80°C. B. Components 4 to 17 are uniformly dissolved at 80°C. C. While stirring at 80°C, B is added to A and emulsified. The DC was cooled to 40 °C, and Components 18 to 22 were added to obtain a cream (oil-in-water emulsion type). (Results) The cream of Example 4 was excellent in the effect of improving skin color and the effect of improving skin moisture content by attracting the fragrance when applied to the skin.

[0031] Example 5: Perfume (Components) (%) 1 Alcohol 74 2 Perfume composition of Example 1 15 3 Purified water 11 (Production method) A. After mixing Component 1 and Component 2, mix with Component 3. (Results) The perfume of Example 5 was excellent in the effect of improving skin color and the effect of improving skin moisture content by attracting the fragrance during use.

Claims

1. A fragrance composition for improving skin color or skin moisture content, containing amyris absolute.

2. A topical skin composition containing the fragrance composition.

3. The topical skin composition according to claim 2, wherein the content of amyris absolute in the topical skin composition is 0.0001 to 0.02% by mass in the total topical skin composition.

4. The topical skin composition according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the topical skin composition is a perfumed cosmetic.

5. The perfumed cosmetic according to claim 4, wherein the content of amyris absolute in the perfumed cosmetic is 0.01 to 0.02% by mass in the total topical skin composition.

6. A method for improving skin color or skin moisture content using amyris absolute.

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