Gelatinous Composition Stability Using Unsaturated Cyclic Compound
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gelatinous compositions for skin and cosmetic applications, while providing a smooth application texture, face challenges with long-term stability due to the use of polyols and surfactants.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating an unsaturated 7-membered cyclic compound, such as hinokitiol, in specific concentrations within a gelatinous composition containing a biosurfactant, enhances the stability and feel of the composition over time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a polyol and surfactant are used to create a gelatinous composition with smooth application texture, then skin compatibility and smooth application are improved, but long-term stability deteriorates due to separation of components over time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an unsaturated 7-membered cyclic compound as an intermediary substance that mediates between the hydrophilic polyol and lipophilic surfactant components. This compound acts as a bridge to enhance compatibility between the two phases, preventing separation and maintaining long-term stability while preserving the smooth application texture provided by the polyol-surfactant system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite gelatinous composition by combining multiple components: polyol, surfactant, and unsaturated 7-membered cyclic compound. This composite formulation leverages the synergistic effects of each component, where the cyclic compound enhances the overall system stability without compromising the functional properties of the individual ingredients.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If biosurfactant is used to achieve skin compatibility, then safety and skin friendliness are improved, but stability over time deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The unsaturated 7-membered cyclic compound serves as a stabilizing intermediary that works synergistically with the biosurfactant. It enhances the overall compatibility of the formulation, allowing the biosurfactant to maintain its skin-friendly properties while the cyclic compound provides the necessary structural stability to prevent phase separation and degradation over time.
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 addition of hinokitiol improves the long-term stability and application texture of the gelatinous composition, preventing separation of hydrophilic and lipophilic components and maintaining a stable viscosity, thus ensuring effective skin compatibility and cosmetic performance.
Implementation Method 1
The addition of hinokitiol improves the long-term stability and application texture of the gelatinous composition, preventing separation of hydrophilic and lipophilic components
Implementation Method 2
The biosurfactant contained in the composition of the present invention is a surfactant and exhibits an action of compatibilizing a hydrophilic component such as water and/or a polyol and a lipophilic component such as an oily component
Implementation Method 3
The terms 'gel' and 'gelatinous' in the present invention mean that the composition of the present invention may be soluble or insoluble in a solvent and a viscosity of the composition is 0.01 Pa·s to 2000 Pa·s
Data Source
AI summary
The objective of the present invention is to provide a gelatinous composition which is compatible with skin and exhibits a smooth application texture but is excellent in a stability over time. The gelatinous composition according to the present invention is characterized in comprising a biosurfactant, water and/or a polyol, an oily component, and an unsaturated 7-membered cyclic compound, wherein a content of the unsaturated 7-membered cyclic compound is 0.01 wt% or more and 3 wt% or less, and wherein the gelatinous composition is in a gelatinous condition.