Method for using perfume composition

Abstract

Provided are a perfume composition that instantaneously improves firmness of the skin, a method for using the composition, and a cosmetic method in which the composition is used.　In a method for using a perfume composition according to the present disclosure for instantaneously improving firmness of the skin, the perfume composition includes Jasminum sambac as a perfume component.

Description

Method of using the fragrance composition

[0001] The present disclosure relates to methods of using fragrance compositions.

[0002] In recent years, various fragrance compositions for use in cosmetics and the like have been developed.

[0003] It is also known that promoting blood circulation (blood flow) in the skin or increasing skin temperature improves skin metabolism and gradually improves skin firmness over the long term.

[0004] Patent Document 1 describes that a jasmine sambac-like fragrance composition can be used in cosmetics and the like, which is obtained by adding at least one component selected from the group consisting of 3,7-dimethyl-1,5-octadiene-3,7-diol, 2,6-dimethyl-1,7-octadiene-3,6-diol, and dehydrolinalool to a base composition based on a jasmine sambac flower fragrance-like scent.

[0005] Patent Document 2 (

[0013] ) and Patent Document 3 (

[0028] ) describe that promoting blood circulation (blood flow) can improve skin metabolism and make the skin firmer, and Patent Document 4 describes that chamomile extract has the effect of improving blood flow (

[0001] ).

[0006] Patent Document 5 describes that an increase in skin temperature acts on fibroblasts, promotes the production of collagen, etc., and can give skin firmness (

[0026] ).

[0007] JP 2009-062402 A JP 2000-119157 A JP 2014-169269 A JP 2005-068069 A Utility Model Registration No. 3228252

[0008] The effect of improving skin firmness by promoting blood circulation (blood flow) or increasing skin temperature is accompanied by an increase in metabolism, and therefore has little immediate effect. Therefore, in order to improve skin firmness using a fragrance composition containing chamomile extract, it has been necessary to continue using such a composition for a long period of time.

[0009] Therefore, the subject of the present disclosure is to provide a fragrance composition that instantly improves skin firmness, a method for using the same, and a cosmetic method using the composition.

[0010] <Aspect 1> A method for using a fragrance composition comprising jasmine sambac as a fragrance ingredient for instantly improving skin firmness. <Aspect 2> The method of use according to Aspect 1, comprising inhaling the scent emitted from the fragrance composition through the nose. <Aspect 3> The method of use according to Aspect 1 or 2, wherein the increase in skin surface temperature during use of the fragrance composition is 2.0°C or less. <Aspect 4> The method of use according to any of Aspects 1 to 3, wherein the immediately improving skin firmness means immediately restoring skin elasticity after cooling the skin. <Aspect 5> A fragrance composition for immediately improving skin firmness, comprising jasmine sambac as a fragrance ingredient. <Aspect 6> A cosmetic for immediately improving skin firmness, comprising the fragrance composition according to Aspect 5. <Aspect 7> The fragrance composition according to Aspect 5, housed in a container and / or package bearing a statement that it is for immediately improving skin firmness. <Aspect 8> The cosmetic according to Aspect 6, which is contained in a container and / or package bearing a description that the cosmetic is for instantly improving skin firmness. <Aspect 9> The fragrance composition according to Aspect 5 or 7, wherein the instantly improving skin firmness means instantly restoring skin elasticity after cooling the skin. <Aspect 10> The cosmetic according to Aspect 6 or 8, wherein the instantly improving skin firmness means instantly restoring skin elasticity after cooling the skin. <Aspect 11> A beauty method comprising cooling the skin, and inhaling a scent emitted from a fragrance composition containing jasmine sambac as a fragrance ingredient.

[0011] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a fragrance composition that instantly improves skin firmness, a method for using the same, and a beauty method using the composition.

[0012] FIG. 1( a ) is a graph showing the rate of change R2 (Ua (final amount of skin return after suction is released (mm)) / Uf (maximum amount of skin displacement during suction (mm))) when measuring skin with a Cutometer, depending on whether or not the scent of jasmine (jasmine sambac) is present. FIG. 1( b ) is a graph showing the rate of change R7 (Ur (instantaneous amount of skin return after suction is released (mm)) / Uf (maximum amount of skin displacement during suction (mm))) when measuring skin with a Cutometer, depending on whether or not the scent of jasmine (jasmine sambac) is present. FIG. 2( a ) is a graph based on a t-test of the rate of change R2 at timing 3 of rest in FIG. 1( a ) depending on whether or not the scent of jasmine (jasmine sambac) is present. FIG. 2( b ) is a graph based on a t-test of the rate of change R7 at timing 3 of rest in FIG. 1( b ) depending on whether or not the scent of jasmine (jasmine sambac) is present. Figure 3(a) is a graph showing the rate of change R2 when skin is measured with a Cute Meter depending on whether or not the scent of jasmine (jasmine sambac) or chamomile is present, and Figure 3(b) is a graph showing the rate of change R7 when skin is measured with a Cute Meter depending on whether or not the scent of jasmine (jasmine sambac) or chamomile is present.

[0013] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present disclosure is not limited to the following embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention.

[0014] In the method of using the fragrance composition of the present disclosure for instantly improving skin firmness, the fragrance composition contains jasmine sambac as a fragrance ingredient.

[0015] Without being limited by theory, it is believed that the principle of action of the method of using the fragrance composition of the present disclosure that can instantly improve skin firmness is as follows.

[0016] For example, as described in Patent Documents 2 to 5, it has been conventionally believed that improving skin firmness requires increasing metabolism by promoting blood circulation (blood flow) or raising skin temperature, and therefore, improving skin firmness requires a long period of time. Furthermore, as can be seen from the results of the comparative example using a fragrance composition containing chamomile, which will be described later, even a fragrance that promotes blood circulation (blood flow) does not necessarily improve skin firmness immediately. It has also been found that the fragrance of the fragrance composition containing jasmine sambac used in the present disclosure has little effect on increasing skin surface temperature. Therefore, it is believed that the fragrance of the fragrance composition of the present disclosure specifically and immediately improves skin firmness through a mechanism different from conventional mechanisms, for example, through the action of some nerve or hormone.

[0017] Furthermore, while the fragrance composition of the present disclosure exhibits the effect of immediately improving skin firmness, this effect is not immediately lost even when inhalation of the fragrance is stopped, and it is believed that the effect will continue to a certain extent.

[0018] The definitions of terms used in this disclosure are as follows:

[0019] In the present disclosure, "immediately" can mean, for example, within 3 hours, within 2 hours, within 1 hour, within 50 minutes, within 30 minutes, or within 20 minutes after breathing in an atmosphere of the scent, or it can also mean 1 minute or more, 3 minutes or more, 5 minutes or more, 7 minutes or more, or 10 minutes or more.

[0020] In the present disclosure, "skin firmness" can also be referred to as "skin elasticity."

[0021] The terms "method of use" and "cosmetic method" in this disclosure do not include medical procedures, i.e., surgery, treatment, or diagnosis performed on humans by a physician or a person under the physician's direction.

[0022] <<Method of Using a Fragrance Composition for Instantly Improving Skin Firmness>> The method of use of the present disclosure involves using a fragrance composition to instantly improve skin firmness, and this fragrance composition contains jasmine sambac as a fragrance ingredient.

[0023] Fragrance Composition The fragrance composition of the present disclosure contains jasmine sambac as a fragrance ingredient, and thus can emit the specific scent associated with jasmine sambac. Breathing in an atmosphere containing the fragrance emitted from such a fragrance composition can instantly improve skin firmness, and therefore such a composition can also be referred to as a fragrance composition for instantly improving skin firmness. Here, the instant improvement in skin firmness can include, for example, instantly restoring skin elasticity after cooling the skin.

[0024] The fragrance composition may be prepared, for example, by appropriately mixing jasmine sambac with oils and the like, or a commercially available product such as an essential oil containing jasmine sambac may be used.

[0025] (Fragrance ingredient: Jasmine sambac) Jasmine sambac (Japanese name: Matsurika) is a plant native to India or China. On the other hand, jasmine is a plant native to India or Egypt, and jasmine sambac and jasmine are different plants. Here, "jasmine sambac" in the present disclosure can refer not only to components derived from natural ingredients extracted from the plant jasmine sambac, but also to components derived from artificial ingredients blended to imitate the scent of jasmine sambac. Examples of major components of natural jasmine sambac include α-farnesene, benzyl acetate, and benzyl alcohol. Components derived from artificial ingredients can be obtained, for example, by blending these components (α-farnesene, benzyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, etc.).

[0026] The fragrance composition may be used as is or diluted to release a fragrance. Therefore, the amount of jasmine sambac in the fragrance composition may be adjusted appropriately depending on the form of use of the fragrance composition, and is not particularly limited. The amount of jasmine sambac blended can be, for example, 0.001% by mass or more, 0.005% by mass or more, 0.01% by mass or more, 0.03% by mass or more, 0.05% by mass or more, 0.07% by mass or more, 0.1% by mass or more, 0.3% by mass or more, 0.5% by mass or more, 0.7% by mass or more, 1.0% by mass or more, 5.0% by mass or more, 10% by mass or more, 20% by mass or more, 30% by mass or more, 40% by mass or more, or 50% by mass or more, and can also be less than 100% by mass, 90% by mass or less, 70% by mass or less, 50% by mass or less, 30% by mass or less, 10% by mass or less, 5.0% by mass or less, 3.0% by mass or less, 1.0% by mass or less, 0.7% by mass or less, 0.5% by mass or less, or 0.1% by mass or less, relative to the total amount of the composition.

[0027] (Optional Components) The fragrance composition may contain various components other than jasmine sambac, as appropriate, provided that the effects of the present disclosure are not adversely affected. Examples of the various components include surfactants (e.g., anionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, and nonionic surfactants), thickeners, humectants, dispersants, water-soluble polymers, film-forming agents, sequestering agents, lower alcohols (e.g., ethanol), polyhydric alcohols (e.g., ethylene glycol), higher alcohols, various extracts, sugars, amino acids, organic amines, polymer emulsions, chelating agents, UV absorbers, pH adjusters, skin nutrients, vitamins, water-soluble drugs, buffers, preservatives, antioxidants, stabilizers, propellants, fillers, cooling agents, pigments, dyes, colorants, and solvents (e.g., water, ethanol, propylene glycol, and triethyl citrate). The optional components may be used alone or in combination.

[0028] The fragrance composition may contain fragrance components other than jasmine sambac (for example, components derived from jasmine sambac, such as linalool) to the extent that they do not adversely affect the scent of jasmine sambac.

[0029] (Method of Use) There are no particular limitations on the method of using the fragrance composition to obtain a fragrant atmosphere generated by the fragrance composition. For example, the fragrance composition may be placed in a diffuser, either directly or diluted, or in a bathtub or washbasin. The diffuser is not particularly limited, and examples include containers such as open bottles, containers equipped with absorbent articles (e.g., fibrous materials such as cotton, paper, and nonwoven fabric, and wood materials (e.g., rattan, reed, bamboo, and wisteria)) that can absorb the fragrance composition in the container and release it into the room, and containers that can release the fragrance composition into the room by ultrasound or heating. The fragrance composition may be heated as needed. Here, the term "room" as used herein is not limited to a room in a building (e.g., a bedroom) but also includes the interior of a vehicle (e.g., a car or an airplane). The fragrance composition of the present disclosure may be used outdoors, but is preferably used indoors or in a closed space such as the interior of a vehicle.

[0030] The fragrance composition may be used as it is or after dilution in a spray container. The fragrance composition in the spray container may be appropriately sprayed in the space of a room, or may be sprayed onto the walls, floor, or curtains of a room, or onto clothing worn by the user.

[0031] The fragrance composition may be used as is or diluted by absorbing it into an absorbent article (for example, a fibrous material such as cotton, paper, or nonwoven fabric, or a wooden material (for example, rattan, reed, bamboo, or wisteria)). For example, an absorbent article containing the fragrance composition may be applied directly or indirectly to the skin, or may be used using a device that is hung around the neck (for example, an intercom).

[0032] Alternatively, the fragrance composition may be in the form of a cosmetic and applied to the skin, etc. The form of the cosmetic is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a milky, creamy, or liquid form. Breathing in an atmosphere containing the fragrance emitted from a cosmetic containing the fragrance composition of the present disclosure can instantly improve skin firmness, and therefore such a cosmetic can also be referred to as a cosmetic for instantly improving skin firmness. Here, instantly improving skin firmness may include, for example, instantly restoring skin elasticity after cooling the skin.

[0033] The product form of the cosmetics is not particularly limited, and examples include skin care cosmetics such as serum, lotion, moisturizing gel, massage gel, emulsion, and cream; facial cosmetics such as packs; makeup cosmetics such as foundation and eye shadow; sunscreen cosmetics (sunscreen agents); body cosmetics; skin cleansers such as makeup remover and body shampoo; hair cosmetics such as hair liquid, hair tonic, hair conditioner, shampoo, rinse, and hair growth agent; shaving cosmetics such as shaving cream, pre-shave lotion, and after-shave lotion; ointments, etc.

[0034] The cosmetic preparation can be applied to any part of the body, for example, to any part of the skin surface (body surface) or body hair (hair). Specifically, it can be applied appropriately to the skin surface or body hair of the face (lips, eyes, eyelids, cheeks, forehead, between the eyebrows, nose, etc.), head (scalp), ears, hands, arms, neck, legs, feet, chest, abdomen, back, etc. Here, skin also includes nails, which are formed when the keratin in the epidermis of the skin changes and hardens. Furthermore, in the present disclosure, "body hair" is synonymous with "hair" and includes any hair on the body. Specifically, body hair (hair) can include, for example, hair, eyelashes, eyebrows, and beard.

[0035] The flavor composition may be used in an edible form (e.g., gum, candy, beverage), in which case the ingredients such as jasmine sambac contained in the flavor composition may be formulated to meet safety standards for edible use.

[0036] There are no particular limitations on the method for inhaling the scent emitted from the fragrance composition of the present disclosure. The scent may be inhaled through the nose or through the mouth. When the scent acts on the human sense of smell, the effect of immediately improving skin firmness is further enhanced, so inhalation through the nose is preferred. From the viewpoint of immediately improving skin firmness, the scent is preferably inhaled for 1 minute or more, 3 minutes or more, 5 minutes or more, 7 minutes or more, or 10 minutes or more. There are no particular limitations on the upper limit of the inhalation time, and it can be set appropriately depending on the desired effect, usage conditions, etc.

[0037] For example, as described in Patent Document 4, chamomile extract has the effect of improving blood flow, which typically accompanies an increase in skin surface temperature. In the case of a fragrance that exhibits such blood flow improving effects and the effect of increasing skin surface temperature, these effects activate skin metabolism, thereby gradually improving skin firmness over a long period of time. Surprisingly, the fragrance of the fragrance composition of the present disclosure can instantly improve skin firmness without increasing skin surface temperature. The fragrance composition of the present disclosure can suppress the increase in skin surface temperature to 2.0°C or less, 1.5°C or less, 1.0°C or less, 0.5°C or less, or 0.1°C or less, compared to the skin surface temperature when the fragrance emitted from the composition is not inhaled. Skin surface temperature can be measured, for example, using a non-contact skin surface thermometer (NIKKISO-THERM (N543), manufactured by Nikkiso Thermo Co., Ltd.).

[0038] In some embodiments, a method for using the fragrance composition of the present disclosure includes cooling the skin. By performing this operation and inhaling the scent emitted from the fragrance composition, skin elasticity can be more effectively and immediately restored. The means for cooling the skin is not particularly limited, and for example, an absorbent article containing water (e.g., a fibrous material such as cotton, paper, or nonwoven fabric) or an ice pack may be applied directly or indirectly to the skin, or cold air may be applied to the skin, or a cooling spray may be applied to the skin. The cooling temperature and cooling time are not particularly limited and can be appropriately set within a range that does not adversely affect the skin. The cooling temperature can be, for example, 30°C or less, 20°C or less, 15°C or less, or 10°C or less, and can be 0°C or more, 5°C or more, or 10°C or more. The cooling time can be, for example, 10 seconds or more, 30 seconds or more, 1 minute or more, 2 minutes or more, or 3 minutes or more, and can be 10 minutes or less, 8 minutes or less, or 6 minutes or less. The skin cooling procedure can be performed once or multiple times.

[0039] The fragrance composition or the cosmetic containing the fragrance composition can be contained in a container and / or package bearing a description that the composition is for instantly improving skin firmness, thereby clearly indicating that the fragrance composition or cosmetic to be used is for a method of use or a beauty method for instantly improving skin firmness. Such a description can be written on at least one of the outside and inside of the container or package.

[0040] <Cosmetic Method> The fragrance composition of the present disclosure can be used in a cosmetic method. Such a cosmetic method comprises cooling the skin and inhaling the scent emitted from the fragrance composition of the present disclosure. Here, the skin cooling operation in the cosmetic method can be the same as the cooling operation described above. Furthermore, the cosmetic method of the present disclosure may comprise an operation of inhaling the scent emitted from the fragrance composition before the skin cooling operation.

[0041] Cooling the skin tightens and contracts it. The fragrance composition of the present disclosure has the effect of instantly improving skin firmness, thereby instantly restoring the elasticity of skin contracted by the cooling operation. The cosmetic method of the present disclosure thus instantly tightens the skin and restores its elasticity. As a result, for example, muscles responsible for the contraction of skin pores (arrector pili muscles) can be strengthened, thereby improving sagging skin and loose pores, thereby enhancing the cosmetic effect. Such cosmetic effect is largely influenced by the effect of instantly stretching tightened muscles. Therefore, ingredients such as chamomile extract, which induces a blood flow improvement effect, gradually improve skin firmness over a long period of time, and therefore cannot exert such an effect, and as a result, the cosmetic effect of the cosmetic method of the present disclosure cannot be obtained.

[0042] In the cosmetic method of the present disclosure, the skin cooling and the fragrance inhalation may each be performed once, or may each be performed multiple times. To further enhance the cosmetic effect, it is preferable to perform the skin cooling and the fragrance inhalation multiple times.

[0043] The present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the following test examples and examples, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The evaluation methods described in the test examples and examples can also be applied to the fragrance compositions, usage methods, and cosmetic methods described above.

[0044] Test Example 1 In Test Example 1, the scent of jasmine (Jasmine sambac) was used to examine the immediate improvement of skin firmness. Here, the example using the scent of jasmine (Jasmine sambac) corresponds to an example, and the example without scent corresponds to a comparative example.

[0045] <Test for the rate of change in skin firmness> The test was carried out using the following experimental protocol and equipment. The results are shown in Figure 1. Figure 2 is a graph of the values ​​at rest 3 in Figure 1 based on a t-test.

[0046] (Experimental protocol) Fragrance conditions: (A) unscented, (B) jasmine sambac (Jasmine sambac) scent (fragrance composition used: triethyl citrate solution containing 0.5% jasmine sambac absolute) Subjects: 19 ordinary female monitors aged 23 to 59. The same subjects conducted the test under both (A) unscented and (B) scented conditions. A break of at least one hour was taken between the (A) unscented test and the (B) scented test. Experimental environment: A room maintained at a constant temperature and humidity of 25°C and 50% RH. Fragrance presentation: A mouette containing 5 μL of the fragrance composition was attached to a device (intercom) that was hung around the neck, and the device was used to present the fragrance near the subject's nose. Breathing: Normal breathing through the nose Measurement site: Subject's left cheek Measurement position: Supine Cooling conditions: An ice pack (Icenon (registered trademark)) was wrapped in a Kimtowel and placed against the left cheek to cool it, preventing condensation. Test procedure: (1) After washing the face, the skin was allowed to rest for approximately 30 minutes. (2) The skin condition in the resting state before scent presentation was measured with a Cute Meter. (Resting 1: approximately 2 minutes) (3) Three minutes after scent presentation, the left cheek was cooled for 5 minutes. (4) The skin condition in the resting state immediately after cooling was measured with a Cute Meter. (Resting 2 immediately after cooling: approximately 2 minutes) (5) The resting state was maintained for approximately 4 minutes. (6) The skin condition in the resting state was measured with a Cute Meter. (Resting 3: approximately 2 minutes) (7) The resting state was maintained for approximately 4 minutes. (8) The skin condition in the resting state was measured with a Cute Meter. (Resting 4: approximately 2 minutes). (9) Maintain a resting state for approximately 4 minutes.

[0047] (Device) Cutometer (registered trademark) Dual MPA580 (manufactured by Courage+Khazaka) Measurement conditions: Diameter of the measurement opening of the probe: 2 mm Negative pressure: 400 mm bar Measurement time: about 2 minutes Here, Cutometer (registered trademark) is a device that uses negative pressure to suck the skin from the opening of the probe, and then releases the negative pressure to measure the change in skin displacement. In this test, the results of skin elasticity parameters R2 (Ua (final return amount of skin after suction release (mm)) / Uf (maximum displacement amount of skin during suction (mm))) and R7 (Ur (instantaneous return amount of skin after suction release (mm))) / Uf (maximum displacement amount of skin during suction (mm))) are used.

[0048] Results: Figures 1 and 2 show that the rate of change was greater in the presence of jasmine sambac (Jasmine Sambac) scent than in the absence of scent, confirming improved skin firmness (elasticity). This improvement in skin firmness was confirmed to occur immediately after cooling during Rest 2 (Figure 1) (i.e., approximately 8 to 10 minutes after scent presentation). Furthermore, the results of Figure 2, a graph based on a t-test at Rest 3, also confirmed that there was a statistically significant difference in skin firmness between the presence and absence of scent at Rest 3 (i.e., approximately 14 to 16 minutes after scent presentation). These results demonstrate that the jasmine sambac scent has the effect of immediately improving skin firmness. Furthermore, no increase in skin surface temperature was observed when smelling the jasmine sambac scent.

[0049] Test Example 2 In Test Example 2, the scents of jasmine (jasmine sambac) and Roman chamomile were used to examine the immediate improvement of skin firmness. Here, the example using the scent of jasmine (jasmine sambac) corresponds to an example, and the example without scent and the example using the scent of Roman chamomile correspond to comparative examples.

[0050] <Test for rate of change in skin firmness> The test was conducted in the same manner as in Test Example 1, except that the number of subjects was changed to four. The results are shown in Figure 3. The same subject conducted the test under each of the scent-free, jasmine sambac (Jasmine sambac) and Roman chamomile scent conditions. A break of at least one hour was taken between the scent-free test, the jasmine sambac (Jasmine sambac) scent test, and the Roman chamomile scent test.

[0051] <Results> From Figure 3, it was confirmed that the scent of jasmine sambac (Jasmine sambac) showed an immediate improvement in skin firmness compared to the scent-free condition in Test Example 2. On the other hand, the scent of Roman chamomile, which is known to have a blood flow improving effect, did not show any immediate improvement in skin firmness.

Claims

1. A method of using a fragrance composition containing jasmine sambac as a fragrance ingredient to instantly improve skin firmness.

2. The method of claim 1, which comprises inhaling the fragrance generated from the fragrance composition through the nose.

3. The method of use according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the increase in skin surface temperature when using the fragrance composition is 2.0°C or less.

4. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein the immediate improvement in skin firmness means the immediate recovery of skin elasticity after cooling the skin.

5. A fragrance composition for instantly improving skin firmness, comprising jasmine sambac as a fragrance ingredient.

6. A cosmetic for instantly improving skin firmness, comprising the fragrance composition according to claim 5.

7. The fragrance composition according to claim 5, which is contained in a container and / or package bearing a statement that the composition is for instantly improving skin firmness.

8. The cosmetic according to claim 6, which is contained in a container and / or package bearing a description that the cosmetic is for instantly improving skin firmness.

9. The fragrance composition according to claim 5 or 7, wherein the immediate improvement in skin firmness means the immediate recovery of skin elasticity after cooling the skin.

10. The cosmetic according to claim 6 or 8, wherein the immediate improvement in skin firmness means the immediate recovery of skin elasticity after cooling the skin.

11. A beauty method comprising cooling the skin and inhaling a fragrance emitted from a fragrance composition containing jasmine sambac as a fragrance ingredient.

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