Zanthoxylum schinifolium soap formulation for skin care

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current bactericidal and fungicidal skin care soaps often cause allergic reactions due to synthetic agents, and there is a waste of resources in processing Zanthoxylum schinifolium seeds, which contain valuable essential and nut oils with bactericidal and fungicidal properties.

Innovation Solution

A bactericidal, fungicidal, and anti-allergenic Zanthoxylum schinifolium skin care soap is developed using both essential and nut oils extracted from Zanthoxylum schinifolium seeds, with a formulation that includes Zanthoxylum schinifolium nut oil, propylene glycol, glycerin, sodium alkyl ether sulfate, lauric acid, stearic acid, and Zanthoxylum schinifolium essential oil, processed through steam distillation and solvent extraction to create a soap that avoids chemical agents and maximizes resource utilization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If synthetic bactericidal and fungicidal agents are used in skin care soaps, then bactericidal and fungicidal effects are improved, but skin allergic reactions worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebactericidal and fungicidal effectsVSAvoidskin allergic reactions
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces persistent synthetic bactericidal and fungicidal agents with natural plant extracts that decompose more rapidly and safely on skin, reducing accumulation and allergic reactions while maintaining effective antimicrobial action during the washing process

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the chemical composition parameters by using natural plant extracts (such as tea tree oil, lavender oil, chamomile extract) instead of synthetic agents, altering the molecular structure and chemical properties to reduce skin irritation while preserving antimicrobial efficacy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If Zanthoxylum schinifolium seeds are processed to extract essential oil only, then essential oil production is improved, but resource utilization worsens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveessential oil extraction efficiencyVSAvoidnut oil waste
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines two extraction processes into a unified flow: essential oil extraction from seeds is followed by nut oil extraction from the same seed material, merging what were previously separate processes into an integrated resource utilization system that maximizes value from the raw material

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent recovers nut oil from seed shells and nutmeats that would otherwise be discarded after essential oil extraction, transforming waste materials into a valuable cosmetic ingredient and achieving circular resource utilization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

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 soap provides effective sterilization, reduces skin allergic reactions, enhances skin moisture, and offers a rich foaming experience without causing irritation, utilizing the natural bactericidal and fungicidal properties of Zanthoxylum schinifolium oils while minimizing waste.

Implementation Method 1

Zanthoxylum schinifolium essential oils extracted by various methods inhibit Staphylococcus aureus, Candida tropicalis, Candida albicans, White ground bacteria, Aspergillus fumigatus, and Aspergillus niger at varying degrees

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSteam distillation: Distillation

Implementation Method 2

Zanthoxylum schinifolium nut oil contains rich content of unsaturated fatty acids, in which α-linolenic acid content is up to above 33.0%. Unsaturated fatty acids are essential to the human body. With respect to α-linolenic acid, it is also called 'brain gold.' In addition to its health benefits, when added into consumer goods, α-linolenic acid has an excellent fungicidal effect.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFungicidal effect of unsaturated fatty acids:

Data Source

PatentUS10640739B2Bactericidal, fungicidal and anti-allergenic <i>Zanthoxylum schinifolium </i>skin care soap and method of preparation
Publication Date: 2020.05.05 SHANDONG JIUXIN BIOLOGICAL TECH CO LTD

AI summary

The present invention discloses a method of preparing a bactericidal, fungicidal and anti-allergenic Zanthoxylum schinifolium skin care soap, wherein the bactericidal, fungicidal and anti-allergenic Zanthoxylum schinifolium skin care soap comprises the following components based on percentage by weight: Component A: Zanthoxylum schinifolium seed oil 15.0-21.0%, propylene glycol 12.0-17.0%, glycerin 6.0-11.0%, Component B: deionized water 5.0-8.0%, sodium alkyl ether sulfate AES 8.0-12.0%, Component C: lauric acid 5.0-8.0%, stearic acid 11.0-16.0%, Component D: 98% NaOH 2.5-4.5%, deionized water balance, Component E: Zanthoxylum schinifolium essential oil 0.3-0.8%. The skin care soap of the present invention is pale yellow and translucent, has good stability, provides great aroma and rich foam, and can nourish the skin and sterilize effectively.