Cyperus esculentus Active Agent for Papillary Dermis Anti-Ageing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current cosmetic products are ineffective in addressing skin aging by targeting specific markers in the papillary dermis, leading to reduced synthesis of essential collagen and fibrillin-1, collagen XVI, collagen XII, and collagen VI, which affect skin elasticity, flexibility, and resistance.

Innovation Solution

The use of an active ingredient derived from Cyperus esculentus, which stimulates the synthesis of these collagen types and fibrillin-1, thereby restoring the functional organization of the oxytalan microfibrillar network and improving the biomechanical properties of the papillary dermis.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional cosmetic products are used, then general skin care is provided, but they are ineffective in stimulating synthesis of specific collagen types and fibrillin-1 in the papillary dermis

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveeffectiveness of anti-aging actionVSAvoidtargeting specific dermal markers

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by targeting specific collagen types (I, VI, XII, XVI) and fibrillin-1 in the papillary dermis rather than providing general skin care. The active ingredient from Cyperus esculentus is designed to specifically stimulate synthesis of these particular matrix molecules, creating localized effectiveness in the papillary dermis compartment while maintaining overall skin health.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

2Strength

If the papillary dermis is targeted to restore microfibrillar network organization, then skin elasticity and biomechanical properties are improved, but the complexity of identifying and acting on specific markers increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebiomechanical properties of skinVSAvoidcomplexity of targeting specific markers

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by using a single active ingredient derived from Cyperus esculentus that simultaneously stimulates synthesis of multiple target molecules including collagen I, VI, XII, XVI and fibrillin-1. This multi-functional approach allows one substance to address multiple aspects of papillary dermis degradation without requiring separate treatments for each marker.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Strength

If synthesis of collagen I, VI, XII, XVI and fibrillin-1 is stimulated, then skin resistance and elasticity are enhanced, but the risk of adverse reactions may increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveskin resistanceVSAvoidpotential adverse reactions

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies this principle by using a natural plant-derived active ingredient from Cyperus esculentus (yellow nut sedge) that can be safely applied topically without significant systemic absorption. The natural origin and topical application mode minimize potential adverse reactions while still achieving the desired stimulation of collagen and fibrillin-1 synthesis in the skin.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Data Source

PatentEP2242500B1Use of an active agent derived from cyperus esculentus for the cutaneous Anti-ageing action thereof

Publication Date: 2018.10.31 SOCIETE INDUSTRIELLE LIMOUSINE D APPLICATION BIOLOGIQUE (SILAB)

AI summary

The subject matter of the invention is the use of at least one active ingredient derived from Cyperus esculentus in or for the preparation of a cosmetic and/or dermopharmaceutical composition for combating skin ageing, preferably by acting on the specific markers of the dermis. The invention also relates to cosmetic and/or dermopharmaceutical compositions including an active ingredient derived from Cyperus esculentus, to an active agent derived from Cyperus esculentus and to the method for obtaining same.