Transdermal Cannabinoid and Polyphenol Supplementation for Skin Repair
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current skincare products fail to address the underlying causes of skin damage such as oxidative stress and glycation, and are not tailored to individual skin types, leading to inadequate protection and repair.
Innovation Solution
A composition and method of treatment using transdermal supplementation with a formulation comprising cannabinoid compounds, penetration enhancers like hyaluronic acid, and prebiotic polyphenols such as resveratrol, tailored for specific skin types to enhance absorption and penetration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If topical skincare products are applied to block UV and protect skin, then skin protection is improved, but the underlying causes of skin damage such as oxidative stress and glycation are not addressed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces transdermal supplementation as an intermediary delivery system that transports active compounds (cannabinoids, polyphenols, penetration enhancers) through the skin barrier to reach underlying tissues and cells. This mediator approach allows the formulation to address root causes of skin damage while maintaining surface protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention combines multiple components into a composite transdermal formulation including cannabinoid compounds, prebiotic polyphenols, penetration enhancers, and absorption enhancers. This composite material works synergistically to provide both surface protection and deep tissue repair by addressing multiple pathological mechanisms simultaneously.
2Adaptability or versatility
If skincare products are designed for general use, then broad applicability is improved, but individual skin type requirements are not met
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables customization of the transdermal formulation based on individual skin type characteristics. Different skin types (oily, dry, sensitive, pigmented) can receive tailored compositions with adjusted concentrations of active ingredients and penetration enhancers, optimizing effectiveness for each individual's specific needs while maintaining the same delivery platform.
3Device complexity
If single-ingredient supplements are used, then formulation simplicity is improved, but synergistic benefits and penetration are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges multiple active ingredients (cannabinoid compounds, prebiotic polyphenols) with functional additives (penetration enhancers, absorption enhancers) into a unified transdermal formulation. This combination creates synergistic effects where the components work together to enhance each other's penetration and therapeutic efficacy, overcoming the limitations of single-ingredient supplements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces penetration enhancers and absorption enhancers as intermediary substances that facilitate the transport of active ingredients through the skin barrier. These mediators increase the bioavailability and penetration depth of the therapeutic compounds without requiring complex delivery devices, maintaining formulation simplicity while enhancing performance.
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 solution provides synergistically-enhanced supplementation that improves targeted benefits, penetration, and absorption, effectively protecting and restoring skin health by addressing oxidative stress and glycation.
Implementation Method 1
a penetration enhancer, and a plurality of prebiotic polyphenols. The absorption enhancer may comprise hyaluronic acid
Implementation Method 2
The absorption enhancer may comprise hyaluronic acid
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AI summary
A method and compositions of treatment using supplementation, comprising the step of applying a supplement formulation to a human subject via a selected administration route, the supplement formulation comprising therapeutically-effective amounts of a plurality of cannabinoid compounds, a penetration enhancer, and a plurality of prebiotic polyphenols. The absorption enhancer may comprise hyaluronic acid, and the prebiotic polyphenols may comprise resveratrol or other stilbenes.