Cosmetic Composition Using Oxonium Ion Complexes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cosmetic compositions face challenges in achieving antimicrobial properties and enhanced shelf stability while reducing or eliminating synthetic stabilizers and preservatives, and providing a readily available source of hydrogen for skin health.
Innovation Solution
A cosmetic composition incorporating a novel compound with a specific chemical structure, such as an oxonium ion-derived complex, which acts as an electrolyte and source of hydrogen, stabilizes unbalanced charges in aqueous solutions, providing antimicrobial and shelf-stable properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional preservatives and stabilizers are used, then microbial resistance and shelf stability are improved, but the composition contains synthetic chemicals that are less desirable in organic and sustainable products
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes conventional synthetic preservatives and stabilizers from the cosmetic composition, extracting only the essential functional components needed for stability and microbial resistance, replacing them with naturally derived alternatives
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the chemical parameters by using compounds with specific molecular structures (oxonium ion-derived complexes with particular charge distributions) that provide preservative functionality through different mechanisms than conventional synthetics, achieving stability through natural molecular properties rather than synthetic additives
2Reliability
If hydrogen sources are added to support skin health, then cellular uptake and skin health are improved, but the composition complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The oxonium ion-derived complex serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a hydrogen source for cellular uptake, provides microbial resistance, and maintains shelf stability, thereby supporting skin health without increasing overall composition complexity through multiple separate additives
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the hydrogen-donating capability with the preservative and stabilizing functions into a single integrated compound system, merging what would traditionally require separate ingredients into one multi-functional component
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The composition effectively maintains microbial resistance and shelf stability, supports skin health by providing a source of hydrogen, and exhibits improved pH control and antimicrobial characteristics without the need for conventional preservatives.
Implementation Method 1
stabilizes unbalanced charges in aqueous solutions
Implementation Method 2
acts as an electrolyte and source of hydrogen
Data Source
AI summary
A composition comprising:at least one compound of the chemical structure:⌊HxO(x-1)2⌋Zywherein x is and odd integer ≥3;y is an integer between 1 and 20; andZ is one of a monoatomic ion from Groups 14 through 17 having a charge value between −1 and −3 or a polyatomic ion having a charge between −1 and −3; orZ′—Hx′Ox′−y′wherein x′ is and integer greater than 3y′ is an integer less than x′; andZ′ is one of a monoatomic cation, a polyatomic ion or a cationic complex;andat least one of a humectant emollient or carrier.