Acid-Value Phospholipid Membranes for Sensitive-Skin Pore Care
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pore and skin care products are either insufficiently effective, temporary, or burdensome, leading to further skin problems, and there is a lack of safe solutions for sensitive skin, particularly for issues like visible pores, acne, and skin redness, dullness, and wrinkles.
Innovation Solution
A lipid membrane structure formed from a phospholipid with an acid value of 5 mg KOH/g or more is used as a pore and skin improving agent, providing effects such as pore tightening, sebum regulation, acne suppression, and skin improvement without causing additional skin burden.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional pore improving agents (parakeratosis suppressing agents, pore tightening agents) are used, then pore problems are addressed, but the effects are insufficient and temporary, requiring continuous use which accumulates burden on skin
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the fundamental parameter of the active ingredient from conventional chemical compounds (parakeratosis suppressing agents, retinol derivatives) to a biological membrane structure (lipid membrane) composed of phospholipids. This parameter change enables the agent to integrate with skin's natural barrier function, providing sustained pore improvement without accumulating harmful effects through continuous use.
Solution Approach 2:
The lipid membrane structure acts as an intermediary that mediates between the active ingredients and the skin. It serves as a carrier and delivery system, allowing beneficial substances to be introduced while the membrane itself integrates with skin lipids, reducing irritation and burden while maintaining effectiveness.
2Productivity
If high-concentration ethanol is used in combination with active ingredients, then the active ingredients can be delivered to skin, but skin problems and unsafe use occur especially in sensitive skin
Solution Approach 1:
The phospholipid-based lipid membrane structure serves as a non-irritating intermediary carrier that replaces high-concentration ethanol as the delivery medium. It can transport active ingredients to the skin while being biocompatible and safe for sensitive skin, eliminating the harmful effects of ethanol-based delivery systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the delivery system parameter from high-concentration ethanol (alcoholic solvent) to phospholipid-based lipid membrane structures. This fundamental parameter change maintains delivery capability while eliminating irritation and safety issues associated with ethanol, especially for sensitive skin types.
3Reliability
If retinol-based components are used for pore improvement, then visible pores are effectively improved, but skin problems and long time for effects occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the active ingredient parameter from retinol-based compounds to phospholipid-based lipid membrane structures. This parameter change enables immediate integration with skin barrier function, accelerating the time to see effects while maintaining pore improvement effectiveness through the membrane's natural role in skin maintenance.
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AI summary
Provided is a pore improving agent comprising a composition containing a lipid membrane structure formed from a phospholipid having an acid value of 5 mg KOH/g or more. Also provided is a skin improving agent comprising a composition containing a lipid membrane structure formed from a phospholipid having an acid value of 5 mg KOH/g or more.