Malus domestica and Argania spinosa extract composition for skin rejuvenation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current cosmetic treatments primarily focus on the superficial skin layer, failing to address the underlying causes of skin aging and damage, resulting in unstable and repetitive results.

Innovation Solution

A cosmetic composition containing Malus domestica extract and encapsulated Argania spinosa sprout extract, which activates epidermal and dermal stem cells to promote skin regeneration and rejuvenation, enhancing skin firmness, collagen production, and overall anti-aging characteristics.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If cosmetic treatments focus on superficial skin layer, then skin hydration and turgidity can be restored, but the underlying causes of skin aging and damage are not addressed, resulting in unstable and repetitive results

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestability of skin treatment resultsVSAvoiddepth of skin layer targeted
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The cosmetic composition is segmented into two distinct functional components: an epidermis activator (Malus domestica extract) that targets the superficial layer for immediate hydration and visible effects, and a dermis activator (encapsulated Argania spinosa sprout extract) that penetrates deeper to address underlying aging causes. This segmentation allows the treatment to simultaneously address both superficial symptoms and deep structural issues, providing stable and lasting results.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The encapsulated Argania spinosa sprout extract acts as a nested structure where the active ingredients are enclosed within a delivery system that enables deep penetration into the dermis. This nested approach allows the composition to maintain stability on the skin surface while progressively releasing active components at deeper levels, thereby addressing both superficial and deep skin concerns in a coordinated manner.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Reliability

If cosmetic treatments address only superficial skin layers, then application simplicity is maintained, but treatment effectiveness for anti-aging is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanti-aging treatment effectivenessVSAvoidcomposition structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The cosmetic composition combines two distinct plant extracts with complementary properties: Malus domestica extract provides epidermal activation and immediate cosmetic benefits, while encapsulated Argania spinosa sprout extract delivers dermal activation for long-term anti-aging effects. This composite structure integrates both superficial and deep-acting components into a single unified product, enhancing overall effectiveness without requiring multiple separate applications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The encapsulation technology serves as an intermediary mechanism that facilitates the delivery of Argania spinosa extract through the epidermis into the dermis. This intermediary approach allows the composition to maintain a simple single-application format while achieving complex multi-layer penetration and action, thereby resolving the contradiction between application simplicity and treatment depth.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If cosmetic compositions use multiple active ingredients for deep skin penetration, then anti-aging efficacy is improved, but formulation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveskin regeneration effectivenessVSAvoidformulation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The formulation utilizes parameter changes in the form of encapsulation technology, which transforms the delivery mechanism of the Argania spinosa extract. By changing the physical state and delivery parameters of the active ingredient through encapsulation, the composition achieves enhanced dermal penetration and sustained release without requiring complex multi-step formulation processes, thereby maintaining ease of manufacture while improving effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS10149816B2Skin cosmetic compositions comprising <i>Malus domestica </i>extract and <i>Argania spinosa </i>sprout extract for improving skin appearance
Publication Date: 2018.12.11 LEVY & CIE
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AI summary

A formulation and/or composition comprising an epidermal stem cells activator and a dermal stem cells activator that have the potential of improving skin appearance. Methods of using such formulation and/or composition to improve skin appearance and to activate constituents of the skin.