Centella Asiatica Skincare Composition for Fast, Low-Irritation Relief

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing topical moisturizers fail to provide fast and sufficient relief for symptoms of challenged skin conditions such as itch, redness, flaking, dryness, and roughness without causing further irritation or undesirable side effects, leading to discontinuation of use and potential skin disruption.

Innovation Solution

A topical skincare composition comprising a combination of Centella asiatica extract, Populas alba extract, and/or Vincetoxicum officinale extract, in specific weight ratios, with a dermatologically acceptable carrier, to alleviate symptoms like itch, redness, flaking, dryness, and roughness.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If steroids are used to relieve symptoms of challenged skin, then symptom relief is achieved, but skin atrophy, telangiectasia, stretch marks, acne, folliculitis, and bruising occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesymptom reliefVSAvoidskin atrophy, telangiectasia, stretch marks, acne, folliculitis, and bruising
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and isolates specific active compounds (centella asiatica extract, populus alba extract, vincetoxicum officinale extract) from plant materials to create a targeted treatment formulation that provides steroid-like symptom relief without the harmful side effects of conventional steroids

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the chemical composition parameters by using specific plant extracts with defined active ingredients (e.g., triterpenes in centella asiatica) at controlled concentrations and ratios, transforming the treatment profile to achieve therapeutic effects without steroid-related toxicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Duration of action of stationary object

If topical moisturizers are used for long-term management of challenged skin, then skin health is improved, but fast and sufficient relief for acute symptoms is not provided

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelong-term skin healthVSAvoidspeed of symptom relief
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the treatment function into two components: a fast-acting ingredient combination (centella asiatica, populus alba, vincetoxicum officinale extracts) that provides immediate symptom relief, and a long-term skin health foundation that maintains barrier function and prevents future episodes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite topical formulation combining multiple plant extracts with complementary mechanisms of action, where centella asiatica provides rapid anti-inflammatory effects, populus alba supports barrier repair, and vincetoxicum officinale enhances anti-pruritic activity, achieving both fast relief and long-term benefits

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

3Productivity

If additional ingredients are incorporated to speed up relief or address additional symptoms, then symptom relief is enhanced, but undesirable side effects such as increased irritation and erythema occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespeed of reliefVSAvoidincreased irritation and erythema
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges three specific plant extracts (centella asiatica, populus alba, vincetoxicum officinale) in optimized ratios to create a synergistic formulation where the combined effect provides fast relief without the irritation caused by single high-concentration ingredients or complex multi-ingredient formulations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes the concentration parameters of each ingredient within specific ranges (e.g., centella asiatica extract at 0.01-5%, populus alba extract at 0.01-2%, vincetoxicum officinale extract at 0.01-1%) to achieve the desired balance between efficacy and safety

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS12357558B2Topical skincare compositions comprising <i>Centella asiatica</i>
Publication Date: 2025.07.15 PROCTER & GAMBLE CO

AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a topical skincare composition comprising a Centella asiatica extract in combination with a Vincetoxicum officinale extract and/or a Populas alba extract. The present disclosure further relates to methods of treating symptoms of itch, redness, flaking, dryness, and/or roughness of the skin, scalp, and/or mucous membrane using such topical skincare compositions.