Scalp Microbial Balance Composition Using Antioxidants and Lysates
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cosmetic solutions fail to effectively maintain or restore the balance of the microbial flora on the scalp, which is distinct from the skin, often leading to discomfort such as stinging, itching, and an unpleasant feel, while also needing to avoid greasiness and maintain hair health.
Innovation Solution
A composition combining antioxidants like ascorbic acid, specific fatty acid esters, Bifidobacterium species lysate, and yeast extract, which helps in maintaining the balance of the scalp's microbial flora, reducing irritation, and providing anti-oxidizing and soothing effects while ensuring a clean, non-greasy hair feel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional cosmetic solutions are used on the scalp, then the microbial flora balance may be maintained to some extent, but the solutions fail to effectively restore the balance and cause discomfort such as stinging, itching, and unpleasant feel
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical parameters of the cosmetic solution by incorporating specific antioxidants (ascorbic acid, tocopherol), fatty acid esters (polysorbates), and microbial lysates (bifidobacterium, yeast) in optimized concentrations. This compositional parameter change enables effective restoration of microbial flora balance while eliminating scalp discomfort, resolving the contradiction between reliability and harmful effects
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite cosmetic formulation combining multiple functional ingredients: antioxidants for protection, fatty acid esters for emulsification and skin compatibility, and specific microbial lysates for flora balance restoration. This composite approach achieves both reliable microbial balance maintenance and elimination of discomfort symptoms
2Reliability
If cosmetic treatments are applied to the scalp, then microbial balance may be addressed, but the treatments often result in greasy hair and unpleasant feel
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes the formulation parameters by using lightweight emulsifiers (polysorbates) and controlling the concentration of oily ingredients. The specific ratio of antioxidants, fatty acid esters, and microbial lysates creates a non-greasy formulation that maintains microbial balance without leaving residual greasiness on hair
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs readily biodegradable ingredients that do not accumulate on the scalp and hair. The fatty acid esters and microbial lysates are designed to be metabolized by the scalp's natural flora, preventing buildup and greasiness while maintaining their beneficial effects
3Reliability
If the scalp's unique microbial flora is targeted, then effective treatment may be achieved, but the complexity of the formulation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses ingredients with multiple functions: antioxidants protect against oxidative stress and support microbial health, fatty acid esters provide emulsification and skin compatibility, and microbial lysates deliver probiotic benefits. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate ingredients, simplifying the formulation while achieving scalp-specific effects
Solution Approach 2:
The patent tailors the formulation specifically for the scalp's unique microbial ecosystem (dominated by Malassezia, Staphylococcus, and Cutibacterium) by selecting ingredients with compatible pH, osmolarity, and nutritional properties. This localized approach achieves effective treatment without requiring overly complex formulations
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 composition effectively maintains and restores the scalp's microbial balance, reduces irritation, and enhances hair health by providing a soothing and anti-oxidizing effect, ensuring a clean and natural hair feel without greasiness, while also improving hair volume and appearance.
Implementation Method 1
one or more antioxidants chosen from ascorbic acid and its derivatives... providing an anti-oxidizing effect capable of reducing the irritation and itching related to the oxidation of the sebum
Implementation Method 2
one or more microorganisms of the genus Bifidobacterium species... one of its fractions, one of its metabolites or their mixtures, the microorganism(s) being in the lysate form, and one or more extracts of yeast... maintaining, indeed even restoring, the balance of the microbial flora of the scalp
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a composition comprising a combination of an antioxidant, of a specific fatty acid ester, a Bifidobacterium species lysate and a yeast extract. The invention also relates to a method for the cosmetic treatment of keratin materials, in particular human keratin materials, such as the scalp and the hair, employing said composition. The present invention also relates to the non-therapeutic cosmetic use of said composition for maintaining, indeed even restoring, the balance of the microbial flora of the scalp. The invention additionally relates to a device comprising one or more containers which comprises (comprise) the composition according to the invention.