Fermented Nano-Emulsifier Composition Using Skin Flora
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is insufficient study on the use of skin flora for improving emulsification power in skin compositions, particularly in the formation of nano-emulsifiers.
Innovation Solution
A method involving the fermentation of a seed culture of microorganism KCCM 11843P with skin flora, using specific media compositions, to produce a fermented nano-emulsifier composition with improved emulsification properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If skin flora is used to ferment oil for producing nano-emulsifier, then emulsification power is improved, but research and development complexity increases due to insufficient existing studies on skin flora utilization
Solution Approach 1:
The skin flora naturally present on the skin performs the emulsification function through its inherent lipolytic enzyme activity. The fermentation process utilizes the microorganism's own metabolic capabilities to produce the emulsifier, eliminating the need for external enzyme addition or complex chemical synthesis processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent optimizes fermentation parameters including incubation temperature (25-37°C), pH (6.0-7.5), and fermentation time (24-72 hours) to maximize emulsification activity. These parameter adjustments transform the skin flora into an efficient nano-emulsifier producer while maintaining simplicity.
2Stability of the object's composition
If fermented nano-emulsifier composition is used, then stability and hypoallergenic properties are improved, but manufacturing process complexity increases due to multi-step fermentation procedure
Solution Approach 1:
The skin flora is pre-cultured and activated before the main fermentation process. This preliminary step ensures the microorganism is in optimal growth phase and enzyme activity, leading to more stable and consistent emulsifier production in the subsequent fermentation stage.
Solution Approach 2:
The fermentation process is designed as a continuous operation where the skin flora metabolizes oil substrates continuously, producing stable emulsifier compounds throughout the fermentation period. The multi-step process (pre-culture, main fermentation, harvesting) maintains continuous productive action without interruption.
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 provides enhanced emulsification power, stability, and hypoallergenic properties, minimizing synthetic material content and skin irritation, suitable for various cosmetic formulations.
Implementation Method 1
a fermented nano-emulsifier composition comprising a product obtained by fermenting an oil with a skin flora
Implementation Method 2
aerobic microorganisms can secrete a lipolytic enzyme that can use a lipid of the epidermal layer
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AI summary
The present invention can provide a method for preparing a fermented nano-emulsifier composition comprising a product obtained by fermenting an oil with a skin flora, and a skin-friendly composition by minimizing the contents of synthetic raw materials according to such a method. Further, it is possible to improve an emulsification power by forming a nano-emulsion in a size of nm, to be adopted to various formulations by enhancing stability of the composition, and to be easily applied to various formulations requiring a function of hypoallergenic skin due to minimization of the skin irritation.