Hyperbranched Dextrin Barrier for Sensitive Skin and Mucosa
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for soothing agents that can prevent, reduce, or reverse cutaneous and oral mucosal reactions caused by environmental factors or cosmetic products, particularly for sensitive skin and mucous membranes, as existing treatments do not adequately address these discomforts.
Innovation Solution
The use of hyperbranched dextrins, preferably hydrogenated, as a soothing agent applied topically to prevent or reduce cutaneous and oral mucosal reactions by forming a protective barrier on the skin and mucosa, reducing discomfort such as heating, tightness, tingling, and itching.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional soothing agents are used, then some soothing effect is achieved, but they do not adequately prevent or reduce cutaneous and oral mucosal reactions caused by environmental factors or cosmetic products
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical structure parameters of the soothing agent by using hyperbranched dextrins with specific molecular weight ranges (1000-10000 g/mol) and controlled branching degrees (10-50%), which improves the reliability of the soothing effect while better preventing cutaneous and oral mucosal reactions compared to conventional agents
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs composite carbohydrate structures (hyperbranched dextrins combining linear and branched glucose chains) to create a soothing agent that simultaneously provides relief from discomfort and prevents harmful reactions, achieving both soothing effect improvement and harmful factor reduction
2Reliability
If hyperbranched dextrins are applied topically, then a protective barrier is formed on skin and mucosa, but the mechanism of action is not fully understood
Solution Approach 1:
The patent identifies hyperbranched dextrins as intermediary substances that form a protective barrier between the skin/mucosa and irritants, mediating the interaction to prevent harmful reactions while providing soothing effects, though the exact molecular mechanism remains partially elucidated
3Ease of operation
If existing cosmetic treatments are applied, then discomfort is alleviated, but they do not sufficiently prevent or reverse cutaneous reactions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies hyperbranched dextrins as a preliminary protective measure before exposure to irritants, creating a preventive barrier that reduces the likelihood of cutaneous reactions occurring in the first place, rather than merely alleviating discomfort after it occurs
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AI summary
The present invention relates to hyperbranched dextrins, preferentially hydrogenated hyperbranched dextrins, for use as a soothing agent as well as in a method for preventing or reducing or eliminating reactions of the skin and/or the scalp and/or the oral mucous membranes.