Amino Alcohol Cleansing Composition for Keratotic Plug Removal
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing skin cleansing compositions fail to effectively remove keratotic plugs without causing pain or irritation, and they do not thoroughly clear dirt from pores, leading to persistent pore clogging and skin roughness.
Innovation Solution
A skin cleansing composition containing 2-amino-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol, 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol, or 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, along with a basic material, is formulated to maintain a pH between 8.3 and 12.5, allowing for effective penetration and breakdown of keratotic plugs, thereby removing them without irritation and reducing pore clogging.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional skin cleansing compositions (organic acid-based or oil-based) are used to remove keratotic plugs, then some keratotic plugs can be removed, but the removal is incomplete and does not directly clear dirt from pores
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the pH parameter from conventional acidic ranges (pH 3-5) to a basic range (pH 8.3-12.5) by using amino alcohols and basic materials. This parameter change enables direct chemical interaction with and removal of keratotic plugs and pore dirt, achieving both high removal efficiency and thorough pore cleaning that acidic and oil-based formulations cannot accomplish
2Productivity
If physical removal methods (sheet packs) are used to remove keratotic plugs, then keratotic plugs can be directly removed, but skin irritation and pain occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical physical removal method (sheet pack peeling) with a chemical method using basic amino alcohols at pH 8.3-12.5. This substitution allows keratotic plugs to be dissolved and removed through chemical reaction rather than mechanical force, achieving effective removal without the skin irritation and pain associated with physical peeling
3Ease of operation
If acidic cleansing compositions (pH 3-5) are used, then foaming and mild cleansing are provided, but keratotic plug removal is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the conventional approach by using basic materials (amino alcohols at pH 8.3-12.5) instead of acidic materials. This inversion reveals that basic conditions are more effective for keratotic plug removal while still providing acceptable foaming and skin comfort, overturning the assumption that acidic conditions are necessary for mild cleansing
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The composition effectively removes keratotic plugs, reduces pore clogging, and leaves the skin feeling soft, bright, and beautiful, while minimizing skin irritation and pain.
Implementation Method 1
the function of removing keratotic plugs is achieved by specific oils... the composition effectively removes keratotic plugs... breakdown of keratotic plugs
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a skin cleansing composition which can sufficiently exhibit an excellent keratotic plug-removing effect without a burden, such as pain and irritation, on the skin.The skin cleansing composition comprises the following components (X) and (Y): (X): one or more selected from the group consisting of 2-amino-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol, 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol, and 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol; and (Y): a basic material other than component (X), and has a pH of 8.3 or more and 12.5 or less at 25° C.