Keratin Treatment Composition With Carbonate-Polyol Moisture Network
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cosmetic products fail to provide long-lasting hydration and moisturization to keratinous substrates like skin and hair, often leading to dryness and frizziness due to superficial coatings that are easily rinsed off, and they also contribute to environmental concerns by using petrochemical materials.
Innovation Solution
A synergistic combination of alkaline carbonates, polyols, fatty acids, and optional pH adjusters forms an associated network in compositions, enhancing moisture penetration and retention in keratinous substrates, while promoting the use of renewable and natural materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If superficial coating with humectants and oils is used to hydrate and moisturize skin and hair, then moisture content increases temporarily, but the coating is easily rinsed off and long-term moisturizing is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The invention uses a composite formulation combining alkaline carbonates (potassium carbonate, calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate), polyols (glycerol, sorbitol, xylitol, maltitol, isomalt), and fatty acids (caprylic acid, capric acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, behenic acid, lignoceric acid, cerotic acid, myristoleic acid, palmitoleic acid, sepienic acid, oleic acid, eladic acid, vaccenic acid, linoleic acid, linoeladic acid, alpha linoleic acid, arachidonic acid, eicosopentanoic acid, eruvic acid, docosoheaxanoic acid) to create a synergistic system that penetrates and retains moisture in keratinous substrates long-term
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the chemical parameters of the composition by controlling the molar ratio of alkaline carbonates to polyols (ranges from less than 1:3 to about 1:50, for example from about 1:4 to about 1:20, preferably from about 1:5 to about 1:15, more preferably from about 1:7 to about 1:13, more preferably still from about 1:9 to about 1:11, or most preferably is about 1:10) and pH levels to optimize moisture penetration and retention while maintaining compatibility with keratinous substrates
2Quantity of substance
If superficial coating with humectants and oils is used to hydrate and moisturize skin and hair, then hydration is provided, but dryness and frizziness occur due to non-equilibrium of water between skin/hair and external environment
Solution Approach 1:
The invention introduces alkaline carbonates as intermediary substances that facilitate controlled moisture transfer between the external environment and keratinous substrates, preventing water loss while avoiding the harmful effects of superficial coatings. The alkaline carbonates act as mediators that balance moisture equilibrium without creating a greasy or frizzy surface
Solution Approach 2:
The composite system of alkaline carbonates, polyols, and fatty acids works synergistically to provide deep hydration while preventing dryness and frizziness. The combination creates a balanced moisture management system that maintains equilibrium between the skin/hair and external environment, eliminating the harmful effects of conventional single-component coatings
3Reliability
If petrochemical materials are used in cosmetic compositions to achieve desired cosmetic properties, then effective moisturizing is achieved, but environmental concerns and carbon footprint increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the chemical composition parameters by using renewable, natural materials with good indices of naturalness and plant origin. The alkaline carbonates, polyols, and fatty acids are selected to be environmentally friendly alternatives to petrochemical compounds, maintaining moisturizing effectiveness while reducing carbon footprint and environmental harm
Solution Approach 2:
The composite formulation uses a synergistic combination of renewable and natural materials that achieve effective moisturizing properties without the environmental drawbacks of petrochemical ingredients. The combination of alkaline carbonates, polyols, and fatty acids creates a sustainable cosmetic composition that balances performance with environmental responsibility
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 compositions provide deep and lasting hydration, reducing moisture loss and improving cosmetic properties such as smoothness and shine, with a reduced carbon footprint.
Implementation Method 1
the at least one alkaline carbonate and the at least one polyol are present in the composition in the form of an associated network
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to compositions and methods for treating keratinous substrates, such as skin and/or hair, where the compositions comprise (a) at least one alkaline carbonate, (b) at least one polyol, (c) water and/or at least one non-aqueous solvent, and (d) at least one fatty acid. The at least one carbonate and the at least one polyol are present in the composition in the form of an associated network.