Polyphenol Mascara Composition for Eyelash Curl With Fewer Synthetics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Consumers desire mascara compositions that provide curl and thickness to eyelashes while reducing synthetic chemicals, and align with sustainable sourcing, which conventional mascara compositions fail to achieve.
Innovation Solution
Mascara compositions comprising polyphenols and film-forming polymers, with a pH at or below the polyphenol's pKa, using plant-based materials and minimal synthetic components, to enhance eyelash curl and thickness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If conventional mascara compositions are used, then desired cosmetic properties and eyelash curl are achieved, but high amounts of synthetic chemicals and materials are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical parameters by using polyphenols (natural compounds) instead of conventional synthetic film-forming polymers. The composition maintains effective concentrations of polyphenols (0.1-10%) to achieve film formation and eyelash curl while reducing synthetic chemical content. This parameter substitution resolves the contradiction by achieving cosmetic efficacy through natural compounds with different chemical properties.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite composition combining polyphenols with natural waxes (beeswax, carnauba wax), natural oils, and plant-derived ingredients. This composite approach allows the formulation to achieve desired cosmetic properties through synergistic interactions between natural components, reducing reliance on synthetic chemicals while maintaining eyelash curl and thickness.
2Reliability
If conventional mascara compositions are used, then eyelash curl and thickness are achieved, but sustainable sourcing compliance is not met
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates synthetic chemicals from the mascara composition, replacing them with naturally-derived ingredients. By taking out synthetic film-forming polymers and substituting them with polyphenols from natural sources, the formulation achieves sustainable sourcing compliance while maintaining eyelash curl and thickness through the film-forming properties of natural polyphenolic compounds.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes naturally occurring polyphenols that inherently possess film-forming and curl-enhancing properties. These natural compounds self-organize to form films on eyelashes without requiring synthetic additives, allowing the composition to achieve its cosmetic function through the intrinsic properties of naturally-sourced ingredients, thereby complying with sustainable sourcing requirements.
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 compositions deliver curl and thickness comparable to or better than conventional mascaras with reduced synthetic chemicals, aligning with sustainable sourcing standards.
Implementation Method 1
compositions comprising polyphenols and film-forming polymers
Implementation Method 2
film forming polymers
Implementation Method 3
wherein the pH of the composition is approximately at or below the pKa of the polyphenol
Implementation Method 4
compositions comprising polyphenols and film-forming polymers
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to mascara compositions and methods for making up the eyelashes. The compositions comprise at least one polyphenol or combinations of at least one polyphenol and at least one film forming polymer or at least one polyphenol, at least one film forming polymer, and at least one thickener. The methods comprise applying the mascara compositions to the eyelashes.