Ceramide Cholesterol Polyglycerol Ester Composition

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing ceramide-containing compositions face issues with storage stability, viscosity changes over time, and limited tolerance to freeze-thaw cycles, as well as suboptimal sensory properties and skin barrier regeneration compared to prior art.

Innovation Solution

A composition comprising specific ratios of ceramide, polyglycerol carboxylic acid ester, and cholesterol, which enhances storage stability, sensory properties, and skin barrier regeneration, while improving hair growth stimulation and skin smoothness.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If ceramide-containing compositions are formulated with conventional ingredients, then basic skin barrier function is achieved, but storage stability and viscosity consistency deteriorate over time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage stabilityVSAvoidviscosity consistency over time
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies composite materials by formulating a specific combination of ceramide (0.1-10 wt%), cholesterol (0.1-5 wt%), and polyglycerol carboxylic acid ester (0.1-5 wt%) together with optional skin-conditioning agents. This composite formulation creates a synergistic system where the interaction between these specific components maintains both storage stability and viscosity consistency over extended periods, resolving the contradiction between basic functionality and long-term compositional stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If ceramide compositions are designed for basic barrier function, then skin protection is provided, but tolerance to freeze-thaw cycles is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefreeze-thaw toleranceVSAvoidviscosity retention
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs parameter changes by optimizing the concentration ranges of key components: ceramide (0.1-10 wt%), cholesterol (0.1-5 wt%), and polyglycerol carboxylic acid ester (0.1-5 wt%). This specific parameter optimization enables the formulation to maintain its structural integrity and viscosity through multiple freeze-thaw cycles, significantly improving reliability under temperature stress while preserving compositional stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of operation

If individual ceramide components are used, then skin barrier support is provided, but sensory properties and skin feel are suboptimal

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesensory propertiesVSAvoidskin feel consistency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple components into a unified formulation system combining ceramide, cholesterol, and polyglycerol carboxylic acid ester, along with optional skin-conditioning agents. This merging creates synergistic effects that enhance sensory properties and skin feel beyond what individual ceramide components can achieve alone, while maintaining compositional stability through the balanced interaction of all ingredients.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Productivity

If conventional ceramide formulations are used, then basic cosmetic properties are achieved, but hair growth stimulation is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehair growth stimulationVSAvoidformulation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing a multi-functional formulation that simultaneously provides skin barrier support, sensory improvement, and hair growth stimulation. The core combination of ceramide, cholesterol, and polyglycerol carboxylic acid ester creates a versatile system that can address multiple cosmetic concerns in a single application, reducing the need for separate products while managing formulation complexity through a streamlined ingredient approach.

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

Data Source

PatentUS20230414460A1Compositions comprising ceramide, polyglycerol carboxylic acid esters and cholesterol
Publication Date: 2023.12.28 EVONIK OPERATIONS GMBH
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AI summary

Compositions containing at least one ceramide, at least one polyglycerol carboxylic acid ester, and cholesterol in specific ratios by weight are provided.