Cosmetic Composition Using Four Natural Extracts for Skin Homeostasis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current cosmetic compositions do not effectively address the structural modifications and disruptions in skin homeostasis caused by environmental stresses such as pollution and UV radiation, leading to skin aging, inflammation, and hydration issues, despite the increasing use of natural active ingredients.

Innovation Solution

A cosmetic composition combining Caulerpa lentillifera extract, hydrolyzed rice proteins, and Luffa cylindrica extract, along with optional antioxidant agents and tea leaf extract, to promote skin health, restore homeostasis, and enhance skin barrier integrity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If natural active ingredients are used in cosmetic compositions, then biochemical compatibility with skin and production cost are improved, but effectiveness in addressing structural modifications and disruptions in skin homeostasis caused by environmental stresses is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproduction costVSAvoideffectiveness in addressing skin homeostasis disruption
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines four different natural extracts (Caulerpa lentillifera, hydrolyzed rice proteins, Hibiscus esculentus Moench, and Luffa cylindrica) into a single cosmetic composition. Each extract contributes specific bioactive compounds that work synergistically to address multiple aspects of skin homeostasis disruption, including antioxidant protection, anti-inflammatory effects, and structural repair, thereby achieving both cost-effectiveness and high reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention creates a composite cosmetic formulation integrating multiple natural extracts with complementary properties. Caulerpa lentillifera provides antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, hydrolyzed rice proteins contribute amino acids and peptides for structural support, Hibiscus esculentus Moench adds mucilage for hydration, and Luffa cylindrica provides additional antioxidant properties. This composite approach ensures comprehensive protection against environmental stresses while maintaining natural ingredient benefits

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Device complexity

If single natural extracts are used individually, then formulation simplicity is maintained, but comprehensive protection against multiple environmental stresses (pollution, UV radiation) is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveformulation simplicityVSAvoidprotection against environmental stresses
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs a multi-functional cosmetic composition where each extract serves multiple protective functions. The combination of Caulerpa lentillifera, hydrolyzed rice proteins, Hibiscus esculentus Moench, and Luffa cylindrica provides simultaneous antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hydrating, and structural repair properties, enabling the formulation to address multiple environmental stressors (pollution, UV radiation) through a single application rather than requiring multiple separate products

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

Data Source

PatentEP4180029B1Composition for the improvement of skin well-being
Publication Date: 2024.04.03 SCHERK GMBH

AI summary

Cosmetic composition comprising as active ingredient Caulerpa lentillifera extract, hydrolyzed rice proteins, Hibiscus esculentus Moench extract and Luffa cylindrica extract, the remainder of the composition comprising ingredients generally acceptable in the cosmetic field.