Reverse Emulsion Skin Moisturizer for Genital Irritation Relief

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current topical products for genital care are deficient and lack awareness, resulting in inadequate care and undesired symptoms, with insufficient availability and effectiveness.

Innovation Solution

Compositions comprising a reverse emulsion with an internal phase and an external phase, including prebiotics, antioxidants, and moisturizers, formulated to moisturize and improve skin health, particularly in genital areas, using ingredients like xylitol, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, and dimethicone.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional topical products are used for genital care, then product availability exists, but effectiveness is insufficient and symptoms remain unaddressed

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveeffectivenessVSAvoidundesired symptoms
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the chemical and functional parameters of topical products by incorporating specific prebiotics (e.g., inulin, fructooligosaccharides), antioxidants (e.g., vitamin C, vitamin E), and moisturizers in optimized concentrations. This transforms conventional products into formulations that actively address microbiome balance, oxidative stress, and hydration needs, thereby improving effectiveness and reducing symptoms like itching, burning, and irritation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention creates composite topical formulations that combine multiple functional ingredients: prebiotics to support beneficial bacteria, antioxidants to reduce inflammation and oxidative damage, and moisturizers to maintain skin barrier function. This composite approach addresses multiple symptoms simultaneously, improving overall product reliability and reducing harmful effects that single-ingredient products cannot prevent.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If topical products are formulated with multiple active ingredients, then effectiveness improves, but product complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveeffectivenessVSAvoidproduct formulation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent develops multi-functional topical formulations where a single product performs multiple functions: prebiotics support microbiome health, antioxidants provide anti-inflammatory and protective effects, and moisturizers maintain skin barrier integrity. This universal approach allows one product to address multiple symptoms (itching, burning, dryness, redness) simultaneously, improving effectiveness without requiring multiple separate products, thereby managing complexity through consolidation rather than proliferation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If conventional medical interventions are used, then treatment availability exists, but patient awareness and proper care are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepatient awarenessVSAvoidcare quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates over-the-counter topical formulations that enable patients to self-manage symptoms without requiring prescription medical interventions. By incorporating evidence-based ingredients (prebiotics, antioxidants, moisturizers) in effective concentrations, the products allow patients to independently address symptoms like vaginal itching, burning, and dryness, improving ease of operation and access while maintaining care quality through scientifically formulated ingredients.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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 effectively increase moisture, reduce redness and irritation, and improve smoothness and texture of the skin, addressing menopausal symptoms and promoting a balanced skin microbiome.

Implementation Method 1

The compositions and methods described herein comprise administering a composition formulated to moisturize a skin region

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHydration: Absorption (physical)

Implementation Method 2

the internal phase, the external phase, or both comprise: a prebiotic

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPrebiotic effect: Fermentation

Implementation Method 3

an antioxidant mixture

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAntioxidation: Oxidation

Data Source

PatentUS20250360064A1Compositions and methods for moisturizing a skin region
Publication Date: 2025.11.27 JAMRM LLC

AI summary

Provided herein are compositions and methods for increasing moisture in a skin region comprising an internal phase in an external phase, wherein the internal phase, external phase, or both comprise a prebiotic, an antioxidant mixture, and a moisturizer mixture, and wherein the internal phase and the external phase are a reverse emulsion.