Water-Insoluble Copper Compounds for Skin Wrinkle Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cosmetic and textile technologies do not effectively utilize water-insoluble copper compounds to prevent, minimize, and remove wrinkles while providing smoother and more robust skin surfaces, as existing methods focus on penetration or surface coatings rather than releasing Cu+ and Cu++ ions upon contact with a fluid.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating water-insoluble copper compounds that release Cu+ and Cu++ ions into polymeric materials, such as fibers and films, which are designed to be in contact with the skin, allowing these ions to be released upon contact with a fluid, thereby providing anti-wrinkle and skin-smoothing benefits.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If water-insoluble copper compounds are incorporated into polymeric materials for skin contact, then wrinkle prevention and skin smoothing effects are improved, but the complexity of material formulation and manufacturing increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates water-insoluble copper compounds into polymeric materials to create composite materials that combine the wrinkle-prevention properties of copper compounds with the versatility and durability of polymers. This composite approach allows the copper compounds to be integrated within the polymeric structure, enabling effective ion release upon fluid contact while maintaining material stability and reducing formulation complexity through established composite material techniques.
2Reliability
If copper compounds are added to polymeric materials to release Cu+ and Cu++ ions, then skin smoothing and robustness are improved, but manufacturing process complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The copper compounds are incorporated into the polymeric materials during the manufacturing process, performing the preparation action in advance. This preliminary incorporation ensures that the copper compounds are properly integrated and positioned to release Cu+ and Cu++ ions when the material contacts body fluids during use, thereby achieving skin smoothing effects without requiring complex post-manufacturing treatment steps.
3Reliability
If water-insoluble copper compounds are used to release ions upon fluid contact, then anti-wrinkle properties are improved, but the solubility and bioavailability of copper ions may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes the porous structure of certain polymeric materials or incorporates porous carriers to enhance the release of copper ions. The porous structure provides pathways for fluid penetration and copper ion diffusion, ensuring that sufficient Cu+ and Cu++ ions are released upon contact with body fluids to achieve anti-wrinkle properties while maintaining the water-insoluble nature of the copper compounds for stability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The use of water-insoluble copper compounds in polymeric materials effectively prevents and minimizes wrinkles, providing smoother and more robust skin surfaces by leveraging the release of Cu+ and Cu++ ions upon contact with a fluid, as demonstrated in various applications including socks, gloves, and pillowcases.
Implementation Method 1
water-insoluble copper compounds which release Cu+ ions, Cu++ ions or combinations thereof upon contact with a fluid
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AI summary
The invention provides a cosmetic method for, preventing, minimizing and removing wrinkles and providing for smoother and more robust skin surfaces comprising applying a material incorporating water-insoluble copper compounds which release Cu+ ions, Cu++ ions or combinations thereof upon contact with a fluid to a body surface to be treated.