Patchouli Stem Extract Cosmetic Composition for Anti-Aging Skin Care
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for utilizing Patchouli stems after oil extraction do not effectively harness their potential for skin care and anti-aging benefits, considering them as waste products.
Innovation Solution
A cosmetic composition is developed using an extract of exhausted Patchouli stems obtained through solvent extraction, particularly aqueous or alcoholic extraction with ethanol-water mixtures, which is odorless and exhibits antioxidant, anti-elastase, and anti-tyrosinase activities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If steam distillation is used to extract Patchouli essential oil, then the essential oil is obtained, but the exhausted stems are discarded as waste products
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the principle of discarding and recovering by taking the exhausted Patchouli stems that were previously discarded after steam distillation and recovering valuable cosmetic ingredients from them through solvent extraction. The stems are extracted with solvents like ethanol, methanol, or acetone to obtain active cosmetic ingredients containing phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and triterpenes that have skin care and anti-aging properties.
2Quantity of substance
If solvent extraction is used on exhausted Patchouli stems, then active cosmetic ingredients are obtained, but the process requires additional extraction steps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the principle of taking out (extraction) by using solvent extraction to separate and isolate active cosmetic ingredients from the exhausted Patchouli stems. The stems are contacted with solvents such as ethanol, methanol, or acetone to extract bioactive compounds including phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and triterpenes, which are then separated from the solvent to obtain the active cosmetic ingredient.
3Ease of manufacture
If Patchouli stems are considered waste products, then production cost is reduced, but skin care value is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the principle of blessing in disguise by converting the worthless exhausted Patchouli stems into valuable cosmetic ingredients. The stems that remain after essential oil extraction are processed through solvent extraction to recover bioactive compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin-regenerating properties, thereby transforming a waste stream into a valuable resource for anti-aging and skin care products.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The Patchouli stem extract demonstrates significant skin care and anti-aging properties, including stimulation of sebum production, antioxidant activity, and inhibition of wound healing, making it suitable for anti-aging products and treatments for dry skin and scalp.
Implementation Method 1
the Patchouli stem extract is obtained by extracting the Patchouli stems with a liquid solvent
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AI summary
A cosmetic composition is provided, which comprises a carrier and a Patchouli stem extract, in particular an extract from exhausted Patchouli stems. This composition provides anti- oxidant, anti-elastase, anti-hyaluronase, and anti-tyrosinase activities.