Green Coffee Probiotic Composition for Skin Pigmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current skin pigmentation treatments for hyperpigmentation and skin tone lightening are either ineffective, unstable, or associated with harsh side effects, and there is a need for a stable and orally administrable cosmetic composition that can regulate skin pigmentation and improve skin tone without inhibiting tyrosinase activity.
Innovation Solution
A composition containing green coffee beans treated with Lactobacillus johnsonii to hydrolyze chlorogenic acids into phenolic acids, which is orally administered to suppress melanin formation and improve skin tone, acting globally on the skin without inhibiting tyrosinase activity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If harsh chemicals such as peroxides, acids or formaldehyde are used in skin bleaching compositions, then skin lightening effect is improved, but side effects and skin damage worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the chemical parameter from harsh oxidizing agents (peroxides, formaldehyde) to mild natural compounds (green coffee extract, vitamin C, vitamin E, ferulic acid). This parameter change maintains skin lightening efficacy while eliminating the harmful side effects associated with traditional bleaching agents.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses natural, biodegradable compounds from plant sources (green coffee, citrus fruits, vitamins) that are metabolized and eliminated by the body, replacing persistent synthetic chemicals. These natural compounds provide temporary but safe skin lightening without long-term accumulation or damage.
2Quantity of substance
If topical retinoid and topical corticosteroids are used as hypo-pigmenting agents, then pigmentation reduction is improved, but treatment stability and long-term safety worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The invention replaces long-term topical medications (retinoids, corticosteroids) with natural compounds from food sources that can be consumed daily without accumulation. These compounds are metabolized by the body and do not require continuous medical supervision, providing stable long-term use.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses dietary antioxidants (vitamin C, vitamin E, ferulic acid) as intermediaries that work systemically to inhibit melanin production. These compounds mediate the skin lightening effect through oral administration, avoiding the direct skin contact issues of topical medications.
3Quantity of substance
If tyrosinase inhibitors are used in topical compositions, then melanin production inhibition is improved, but skin irritation and stability worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the chemical structure from strong tyrosinase inhibitors (hydroquinone, kojic acid) to milder natural compounds (green coffee polyphenols, vitamin C, ferulic acid). These compounds inhibit melanin production through alternative pathways or milder mechanisms, reducing skin irritation while maintaining efficacy.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention combines multiple natural compounds (green coffee extract, vitamin C, vitamin E, ferulic acid) in a composite formulation. This synergistic combination enhances melanin inhibition through multiple mechanisms while the natural origin of all components ensures skin compatibility and reduced irritation.
4Quantity of substance
If conventional skin lightening treatments are used, then pigment reduction is improved, but oral administrability and global skin action worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The invention uses orally administrable natural compounds (green coffee extract, vitamins, ferulic acid) as intermediaries that are absorbed through the digestive system and distributed systemically. These compounds act as mediators to achieve global skin lightening from within, bypassing the need for topical application.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses multi-functional natural compounds that serve both as antioxidants and melanin inhibitors. Green coffee extract, vitamin C, and ferulic acid provide multiple benefits including skin protection, hydration, and pigmentation reduction through a single oral administration, eliminating the need for separate topical treatments.
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 reduces melanin production and improves skin tone by acting on the skin's deep layers, providing a stable and non-restrictive mode of administration that reduces hyperpigmentation and enhances skin hydration, resulting in a brighter and more homogeneous complexion.
Implementation Method 1
Lactobacillus johnsonii as an active agent for treating and/or preventing skin pigment disorders... capable of hydrolysing chlorogenic acids to generate phenolic acids
Implementation Method 2
The synthesis of melanin is a process under hormonal control... One of the principal enzymes involved in the melanin pathway is tyrosinase
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AI summary
The present invention relates generally to the field of food supplements and/or food products for cosmetic purpose. More specifically, the present invention aims to provide a composition containing green coffee beans and microorganisms or enzymes capable of hydrolysing chlorogenic acids to generate phenolic acids for preventing and/or treating hyper-pigmentation of skin, skin color imperfections such as age-spots and other skin disorders characterized by abnormal pigments. The present invention also aims at improving skin tone as well as providing a skin lightening or whitening agent.