Olive Branch Extract Ultraviolet Blocking Agent
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current ultraviolet blocking agents are insufficient in providing high protection against UV-A and UV-B radiation, which can lead to skin aging and skin cancer.
Innovation Solution
An ultraviolet blocking agent is developed using an extract from olive branches, rich in polyphenols such as oleuropein, which is applied topically to skin to effectively absorb UV-A and UV-B radiation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional ultraviolet blocking agents are used, then basic UV protection is provided, but high protection against UV-A and UV-B radiation is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a composite material approach by combining multiple polyphenolic compounds (oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol) extracted from olive branches with other cosmetic ingredients to create a synergistic ultraviolet blocking formulation that provides enhanced protection against both UV-A and UV-B radiation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the chemical composition parameters by incorporating specific polyphenolic compounds with known UV-absorbing properties, particularly oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol, which have high molecular weight and conjugated structures that effectively absorb ultraviolet radiation across a broad spectrum
2Reliability
If olive branch extract rich in polyphenols is used, then high ultraviolet blocking action is achieved, but extraction and formulation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies extraction by isolating and concentrating the active polyphenolic compounds (oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol) from olive branches using appropriate solvents and purification methods to obtain a concentrated extract that can be effectively incorporated into cosmetic formulations
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses extraction solvents and intermediate purification steps as mediators to separate and concentrate the polyphenolic compounds from the complex olive branch matrix, facilitating their incorporation into cosmetic formulations without requiring direct use of whole plant material
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 olive branch extract-based ultraviolet blocking agent provides high UV protection, preventing skin aging, sunburn, and skin cancer by effectively blocking UV-A and UV-B radiation, making it suitable for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.
Implementation Method 1
the extract obtained from branches of olive has a high effect of absorbing ultraviolet, in particular, UV-A and UV-B and has a high ultraviolet absorbing action
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AI summary
The present disclosure is directed to a method for producing an olive branch extract having a high oleuropein content. The method includes crushing at least a portion of dried olive branch and extracting olive branch extract from the crushed olive branch with an extraction solvent. The olive variety is at least one selected from Lucca, Mission, and Nevadillo Blanco. The added branch amount of olive branch to the extraction solvent is 10% by weight or more, the extraction solvent is 30% to 50% 1,3-butylene glycol, and the extraction is performed at a temperature in a range of 70° C. to 80° C.