Ovine Colostrum Cosmetic Composition for Skin Regeneration
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of cosmetic compositions utilizing ovine colostrum, despite its rich protein, fatty acid, and growth factor profile, which could provide beneficial effects on skin health.
Innovation Solution
A cosmetic composition comprising 0.1% to 50% by weight of ovine colostrum as the active substance, combined with a cosmetic base including preservatives, emulsifiers, solvents, and optional additional ingredients such as thickeners, humectants, and antioxidants.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If ovine colostrum is used as the active substance in cosmetic compositions, then skin regeneration and hydration effects are improved, but the risk of allergic reactions and adverse responses increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and isolates specific bioactive components (growth factors, immunoglobulins, proteins) from ovine colostrum to create a purified cosmetic composition. This extraction process removes potential allergens while retaining the beneficial skin-regenerating components, thus resolving the contradiction between efficacy and safety
Solution Approach 2:
The patent modifies the concentration parameters of ovine colostrum and its derivatives in the cosmetic composition, optimizing the content of growth factors and proteins to effective levels while keeping allergen levels below threshold. This parameter optimization maintains skin regeneration benefits while minimizing allergic reaction risks
2Reliability
If high concentrations of ovine colostrum are used to maximize skin benefits, then the efficacy is improved, but the stability and shelf life of the composition deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces stabilizing agents and preservatives as intermediary substances that protect the ovine colostrum components from degradation. These intermediaries maintain the stability of growth factors and proteins at high concentrations, preventing microbial growth and chemical degradation while preserving skin hydration efficacy
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite cosmetic composition that combines ovine colostrum with other stabilizing ingredients and excipients. This composite formulation enhances the overall stability of the high-concentration colostrum while maintaining its skin-beneficial properties through synergistic interactions between components
3Quantity of substance
If ovine colostrum is incorporated into cosmetic formulations, then the nutritional value for skin is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the manufacturing process into distinct stages: preparation of ovine colostrum extract, separation of bioactive components, formulation with cosmetic base ingredients, and quality control. This segmentation simplifies the overall manufacturing complexity by breaking down the incorporation process into manageable, standardized steps
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary preparation of ovine colostrum by pre-extracting and pre-concentrating growth factors and proteins before final formulation. This preliminary action reduces manufacturing complexity during the main formulation process, as the active components are already prepared in optimal concentrations and forms for incorporation
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AI summary
The subject matter of the invention is a cosmetic composition comprising: - 0.1% to 50% by weight of ovine colostrum being the active substance; and - a cosmetic base comprising at least one preservative, at least one emulsifier and at least one solvent. The subject matter of the invention is also a method of producing the above-described composition and its use for improving skin condition and in the topical treatment of acne.