Peach Flower Aqueous Extract for Skin Anti-Aging

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current cosmetic products fail to effectively address signs of aging and photo-aging of the skin and keratinous appendages using natural ingredients, as they often lack potent antioxidants and agents that stimulate connective tissue restoration.

Innovation Solution

A peach flower extract obtained through aqueous extraction is used in a cosmetic composition, which contains polyphenolic compounds and flavonoids that act as antioxidants, thereby increasing SIRT2 expression and providing anti-aging benefits.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional extraction methods are used, then extraction efficiency is improved, but antioxidant content and SIRT2 activation capability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveextraction efficiencyVSAvoidantioxidant content
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the extraction parameters by using aqueous extraction at lower temperatures (4-25°C) instead of conventional high-temperature methods, and by controlling pH levels to maintain polyphenol stability. This preserves the antioxidant content while achieving effective extraction through optimized parameter conditions rather than relying on high temperature and energy input.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Speed

If high temperature extraction is used, then extraction speed is improved, but polyphenol stability and extract quality deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveextraction speedVSAvoidpolyphenol stability
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes extraction parameters by conducting extraction at lower temperatures (4-25°C) and controlling pH levels to prevent polyphenol degradation. This approach maintains polyphenol stability while achieving effective extraction through extended contact time and optimized chemical conditions rather than relying on high temperature.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary optimization of extraction conditions by adjusting pH and temperature before the actual extraction process. This preliminary preparation ensures that the extraction environment is optimized for polyphenol stability from the start, preventing degradation before it can occur during extraction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Manufacturing precision

If conventional extraction methods are used, then extraction completeness is improved, but extract stability and shelf life deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveextraction completenessVSAvoidextract stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the extraction parameters by using controlled low-temperature aqueous extraction and pH adjustment to prevent polyphenol oxidation and degradation. This produces an extract that is both complete in its active ingredient content and stable for long-term storage, resolving the contradiction between extraction completeness and extract stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 peach flower extract composition effectively reduces and corrects signs of aging and photo-aging by increasing SIRT2 expression, improving skin appearance, and protecting against ultraviolet radiation, while being free of ceramide and stable at lower temperatures.

Implementation Method 1

The peach flower extract comprises polyphenolic compounds and flavonoids which act as antioxidants, thereby increasing SIRT2 expression

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAntioxidant activity: Oxidation

Data Source

PatentEP3509707B1Aqueous extract of prunus persica and process for preparing the same
Publication Date: 2020.08.12 ISP INVESTMENTS LLC
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AI summary

The present invention provides a process for obtaining an extract from peach flower extract (Primus persica L.) for skin cosmetic use, a peach flower extract obtainable by the process and a cosmetic composition comprising the said extract. The invention further provides a method for modulating the SIRT2 expression, a method of treatment designed to reduce and/or correct the signs of aging and photo-aging of the skin and keratinous appendages, and to protect the skin against aggressions due to ultraviolet radiation.