Antibacterial Essential Oil Formulation for Skin Safety

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing antibacterial essential oils may cause skin irritation and have limited long-term safety, as well as inadequate efficacy in addressing acne and stress-induced skin issues.

Innovation Solution

A blend of extracts from Juniperus chinensis, Aquilaria agallocha, Dendropanax morbifera, Portulaca oleracea, Houttuynia cordata, Salicornia herbacea, licorice, Arctium lappa tea, jujube, Paeonia japonica, and Chamaecyparis obtuse, formulated into a skin-friendly antibacterial essential oil, which is aged and blended to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional antibacterial essential oils are used to achieve antibacterial effect, then antibacterial efficacy is improved, but skin irritation and safety issues worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveantibacterial efficacyVSAvoidskin irritation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines camellia oil base with multiple plant extracts (Juniperus chinensis, Aquilaria agallocha, Dendropanax morbifera, Portulaca oleracea, and other optional components) to create a composite essential oil formulation. This composite approach maintains antibacterial efficacy through synergistic plant compounds while camellia oil provides a gentle, non-irritating base that reduces skin irritation compared to conventional essential oils.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent specifies precise concentration ranges for each ingredient (Juniperus chinensis extract: 100 parts, Aquilaria agallocha extract: 30-70 parts, camellia oil: 30-70 parts, Dendropanax morbifera extract: 10-40 parts, etc.) to optimize the balance between antibacterial activity and skin compatibility. This parameter control ensures effective antibacterial action while maintaining safety for long-term use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If strong antibacterial agents are used to improve acne treatment efficacy, then antibacterial effect is improved, but long-term safety and skin tolerance worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveacne treatment efficacyVSAvoidlong-term safety
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes naturally occurring, biodegradable plant extracts that provide effective antibacterial action for acne treatment without accumulating harmful residues in the skin. These natural compounds deliver sufficient therapeutic effect for acne management while being safe for continuous, long-term application without compromising skin health.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Solution Approach 2:

The controlled concentration ranges of active plant extracts ensure potent antibacterial activity for acne treatment while maintaining levels safe for prolonged use. The formulation balances efficacy and safety parameters to enable long-term therapeutic use without skin damage or tolerance issues.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of manufacture

If simple essential oil formulations are used to reduce complexity, then manufacturing ease is improved, but effectiveness in addressing multiple skin issues worsens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveformulation simplicityVSAvoidmulti-issue skin care effectiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The essential oil formulation is designed with multiple plant extracts that provide diverse functions: Juniperus chinensis and Aquilaria agallocha for antibacterial action, Portulaca oleracea for skin soothing, and other optional components for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. This multi-functional composition addresses various skin issues (acne, stress-induced problems, aging) within a single formulation, achieving versatility without excessive manufacturing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite essential oil with camellia oil as base and multiple plant extracts as active components. This composite structure enables the formulation to tackle multiple skin concerns simultaneously - antibacterial for acne, antioxidant for aging prevention, and soothing for stress-related issues - while maintaining a manageable manufacturing process through standardized extraction and blending procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Data Source

PatentUS11033591B2Antibacterial essential oil
Publication Date: 2021.06.15 JUNG JONG MOON

AI summary

An antibacterial essential oil includes 100 parts by weight of a Juniperus chinensis extract, 30 to 70 parts by weight of an Aquilaria agallocha extract, 30 to 70 parts by weight of camellia oil, and 10 to 40 parts by weight of a Dendropanax morbifera extract. Additionally, the antibacterial essential oil includes 10 to 40 parts by weight of a Portulaca oleracea extract, and 10 to 40 parts by weight of a Houttuynia cordata extract, 10 to 40 parts by weight of a Salicornict herhacea extract, and 10 to 40 parts by weight of a licorice extract. Further, the antibacterial essential oil includes 10 to 40 parts by weight of an Arctium lcwixt tea extract, 10 to 40 parts by weight of a jujube extract, 10 to 40 parts by weight of a Paeonict japonica extract, and 10 to 40 parts by weight of a Chamaecyparis obtuse extract.