Skincare Compositions Using Peptides and Acids for Hyperpigmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current skincare products fail to effectively address hyperpigmentation, fine lines, skin firmness, and acne scarring across diverse skin types due to inadequate formulations and ingredients.
Innovation Solution
The development of specific skincare compositions, including refining, brightening, anti-scarring, firming, and anti-aging compositions, utilizing a blend of active ingredients such as sh-Oligopeptide-1, Niacinamide, Glutathione, Snail Secretion Filtrate, and other bio-peptides, which are applied in combination to enhance skin texture, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve firmness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional skincare formulations are used, then basic skin care functions are maintained, but they fail to effectively address hyperpigmentation, fine lines, skin firmness, and acne scarring
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments skincare treatment into five specialized compositions, each targeting specific skin concerns: refining composition (acne scarring), brightening composition (hyperpigmentation), firming composition (skin firmness), anti-aging composition (fine lines), and anti-inflammatory composition. This segmentation allows each composition to be optimized for its specific function while collectively addressing diverse skin types and concerns, resolving the contradiction between effectiveness for specific conditions and versatility across multiple skin types.
Solution Approach 2:
Each composition is formulated with specific active ingredients tailored to its target concern: refining composition contains copper tripeptide-1 and sh-oligopeptide-1 for scar treatment; brightening composition includes kojic acid and alpha-arbutin for hyperpigmentation; firming composition uses niacinamide and hyaluronic acid for skin firmness. This local quality approach ensures each composition delivers maximum effectiveness for its specific indication while the collection as a whole provides versatility for different skin types.
2Reliability
If multiple active ingredients are combined in skincare compositions, then skin benefits are enhanced, but formulation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the complex multi-ingredient formulation into five separate, specialized compositions. Each composition contains a focused set of active ingredients targeting specific skin concerns, avoiding the complexity of combining all ingredients in one product. Users can select and combine compositions based on their specific needs, which simplifies the formulation of each individual product while maintaining the benefits of multiple active ingredients across the system.
Solution Approach 2:
While each composition is formulated separately, the patent enables merging of multiple compositions to address comprehensive skin concerns. For example, a user with both hyperpigmentation and fine lines can combine the brightening composition and anti-aging composition. This merging strategy allows the benefits of multiple active ingredients to be realized without increasing the complexity of any single formulation.
3Reliability
If targeted treatments for specific skin concerns are developed, then effectiveness for those concerns is improved, but the overall system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements segmentation by creating five distinct compositions, each optimized for a specific skin concern: refining (acne scarring), brightening (hyperpigmentation), firming (skin firmness), anti-aging (fine lines), and anti-inflammatory. This segmentation maximizes targeted treatment effectiveness for each concern while providing a systematic, organized approach that simplifies user selection and application compared to a single complex multi-purpose product.
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
These compositions significantly improve skin brightness, firmness, and smoothness, effectively reducing fine lines and hyperpigmentation, while promoting collagen production and skin regeneration, resulting in a more youthful and radiant appearance.
Implementation Method 1
improve skin texture and minimize fine lines by stimulating collagen production
Implementation Method 2
Clair Blanche II and Niacinamide reduce the appearance of dark spots and improve overall skin health
Implementation Method 3
TyrostatTM 11 and Luzinci White work together to inhibit melanin production, resulting in a brighter and more even complexion
Implementation Method 4
Copper Tripeptide-1 stimulates collagen production
Implementation Method 5
Snail Secretion Filtrate contains Mucin and Glycosaminoglycan that can help regenerate skin cells, prevent damage
Implementation Method 6
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that can protect the skin from environmental damage
Implementation Method 7
Glycolic Acid, on the other hand, can help exfoliate dead skin cells and promote cell turnover
Implementation Method 8
Alpha Arbutin and Kojic Acid have skin-lightening properties
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides a formulation comprising a component A and a component B, wherein the component A comprises: niacinamide; sodium hyaluronate; 1,2-Hexanediol; Sh-Oligopeptide-1; Sh-Oligopeptide-2; Sh-Polypeptide-1; Sh-Polypeptide-9; Sh-Polypeptide-11; dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate; and bacillus, folic acid, and/or soybean ferment extract; and wherein the component B comprises: niacinamide; tranexamic acid; rumex occidentalis extract; ascorbic acid; aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate; sxifraga sarmentosa extract; arbutin; paeonia suffruticosa extract; scutellaria baicalensis root extract; and citric acid.