Natural Sunscreen Composition Using Extraction and Parameter Changes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current sunscreen compositions, whether organic or inorganic, often cause undesirable side effects such as photo-allergic reactions, estrogen disruption, whitening of the skin, and skin damage due to the production of reactive oxygen species, necessitating the development of new formulations that protect against UV radiation without these issues.
Innovation Solution
A natural sunscreen composition or booster incorporating UV-protecting components from natural oils, extracts, and nutrients like cinnamon bark oil, milk thistle extract, Vitamin D, and coenzyme Q, which can be combined in various ratios and formulations to enhance UV protection without the drawbacks of synthetic ingredients.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If organic sunscreen agents are used to absorb UV wavelengths, then UV protection is achieved, but photo-allergic reactions and estrogen disruption occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the harmful synthetic organic sunscreen agents (oxybenzone, etc.) from the formulation while retaining the essential UV protection function through natural alternatives. This extraction removes the source of photo-allergic reactions and estrogen disruption while maintaining protective efficacy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the chemical composition parameters by replacing synthetic organic UV filters with natural ingredients (green tea extract, milk thistle extract, coenzyme Q10, vitamin E, etc.). This parameter change maintains UV absorption capability while eliminating the harmful side effects associated with synthetic compounds.
2Reliability
If inorganic sunscreen agents such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide are used, then UV protection is provided, but visible whitening residue and allergic reactions occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes inorganic sunscreen agents (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) from the formulation, eliminating the source of visible whitening residue and associated allergic reactions. The UV protection function is maintained through natural organic alternatives that do not leave visible residue.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite formulation combining multiple natural ingredients (green tea extract, milk thistle extract, coenzyme Q10, vitamin E, and other natural UV-protective compounds) to achieve comprehensive UV protection without the drawbacks of inorganic agents. This composite approach provides both protection and cosmetic appeal.
3Reliability
If conventional sunscreen formulations are used, then sunburn protection is achieved, but production of reactive oxygen species causes skin damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the potential harm of UV radiation into a beneficial effect by using natural antioxidants (coenzyme Q10, vitamin E, green tea extract, milk thistle extract) that neutralize reactive oxygen species before they can cause damage. The formulation transforms the harmful oxidative stress into a controlled biological response that protects rather than damages skin cells.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces natural antioxidant compounds as intermediary substances between UV radiation and skin cells. These intermediaries (coenzyme Q10, vitamin E, polyphenols from green tea and milk thistle) absorb and neutralize reactive oxygen species, preventing direct oxidative damage to skin structures while maintaining sunburn protection.
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 natural sunscreen composition effectively protects against UVA and UVB rays, reducing the risk of skin damage and side effects associated with synthetic sunscreens, while promoting safer and healthier skin protection.
Implementation Method 1
Certain natural ingredients are known to have sunscreen activities... Organic sunscreen agents absorb strongly over a range of UV wavelengths
Implementation Method 2
These sunscreen active ingredients may also enhance the production of reactive oxygen species in the skin, which can produce skin damage... compositions containing extracts of green tea, Aloe vera, calendula, chamomile and rosemary are known
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AI summary
A composition for sunscreen or sunscreen enhancer is disclosed. The composition includes UV-blocking component comprising natural extracts, natural oils or nutrients or a combination of these. The composition is capable of protecting skin from the harmful effects of UV-light and it is capable of acting as an enhancer of sunscreen actives, such as zinc oxide, titanium dioxide or other sunscreen actives, such as Avobenzone, Dioxybenzone, Ecamsule, Meradimate, Oxybenzone, Sulisobenzone, Cinoxate, Ensulizole, Homosalate, Octinoxate, Octisalate, Octocrylene PABA, Padimate O or Trolamine salicylate.