Silicone-Free Cosmetic Compositions Using Plant Extracts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cosmetic and personal care products rely heavily on synthetic silicones, which are difficult to remove from the skin, can clog pores, and pose environmental and health risks, necessitating a natural alternative that replicates silicone benefits without the drawbacks.
Innovation Solution
A cosmetic composition comprising bamboo extract, beetroot extract, fatty acid esters derived from olive and coconut oil, and other natural ingredients, which are free or substantially free of silicones, providing similar benefits while being safer for the skin and environment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If synthetic silicones are used in cosmetic formulations, then skin feel and slip are improved, but the composition becomes harmful to the environment and health
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical composition parameters by replacing synthetic silicones with natural alternatives including plant extracts (bamboo, beetroot), fatty acid esters (isoamyl laurate, isoamyl cocoate), and vegetable oils (ethylhexyl olivate). This substitution maintains the desired skin feel properties while eliminating the harmful environmental and health effects associated with synthetic silicones and their degradation products
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite natural ingredient system combining multiple plant extracts and fatty acid esters to replicate the functional properties of synthetic silicones. The synergistic combination of bamboo extract, beetroot extract, isoamyl laurate, isoamyl cocoate, and ethylhexyl olivate provides improved slip and skin feel while being environmentally friendly and free from biocumulative risks
2Ease of operation
If silicones are used to provide coverage and reduce tack, then skin feel is improved, but the ingredients become difficult to remove and may clog pores
Solution Approach 1:
The patent modifies the formulation by replacing silicone-based ingredients with natural fatty acid esters and plant extracts that provide similar emollient and slip properties. The natural ingredients (isoamyl laurate, isoamyl cocoate, ethylhexyl olivate) maintain the desired skin feel and coverage while being easily removable and non-comedogenic, thus preventing pore clogging
3Reliability
If silicones are used in personal care products, then formulation benefits are achieved, but environmental harm and biocumulation occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent fundamentally changes the ingredient composition by eliminating synthetic silicones and replacing them with biodegradable natural ingredients including bamboo extract, beetroot extract, and fatty acid esters derived from natural oils. This parameter change maintains reliable formulation performance while eliminating environmental harm and biocumulation associated with traditional silicone-based products
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present application relates to cosmetic compositions and cosmetic products free or substantially free of synthetic silicones. The cosmetic composition comprises one or more plant extracts rich in natural silicon (e.g., a bamboo extract), a unique blend of fatty acid esters derived from plant sources and also saccharides derived from plants.