Description:BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a cosmetic product and particularly to a method of improving moisturizing power of a cosmetic product.
Description of Related Art
[002] The demand for cosmetics and skincare products is rising with people’s living standards and the need for a flawless presentation of oneself. Among all the well-known skincare cosmetics, moisturizer is the major component of basic daily skincare that is commonly used to reduce fine lines, improve hydration, and smoothen the skin. Moisturizers can even work effectively to treat dry skin dermatoses while maintaining skin smoothness. Moisturizers contain actives and excipients that improve skin barrier function and provide barrier-repairing effects. There are a variety of moisturizers available over the counter containing emollients, humectants, occlusives, and protein rejuvenators. Also, the key ingredients used in cosmetics formulation comprise Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, and Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. These components provide multiple treatments to the skin ranging from anti-acne, anti-oxidants, exfoliation, soothing, and protection.
[003] Many moisturizers may improve the skin’s water-holding capacity and treat different skin types. However, for effectively treating skin types (oily, normal, or dry), the formulation must be proportionally balanced in terms of oil-water ratio, occlusives, and emollients. A variety of moisturizer formulations are not dermatologically recommended and cause dehydration, comedogenic, irritative, and are not compatible with current therapeutic regimes. Various other discomforts associated with certain moisturizers are skin reactions in sensitive areas due to harsh chemical composition.
[004] There is thus a need for an improved and advanced method of improving moisturizing power of a cosmetic product that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[005] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a cosmetic product. The cosmetic product comprising: a combination of ingredients. The ingredients are selected from an anti-acne agent, an exfoliant, an antioxidant, a skin-identical ingredient, a soothing agent, a sunscreen, or a combination thereof. The cosmetic product further comprising: a deep eutectic solvent, wherein the deep eutectic solvent is mixed with the combination of the ingredients using a mixing apparatus to enable the ingredients to form new hydrogen bonds and increase an effective size of the ingredients for improving a water absorption capacity to enhance a moisturizing power of the cosmetic product.
[006] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention further provide a method of improving moisturizing power of a cosmetic product. The method comprising steps of: providing a combination of ingredients, wherein the ingredients are selected from an anti-acne agent, an exfoliant, an antioxidant, a skin-identical ingredient, a soothing agent, a sunscreen, or a combination thereof; mixing the ingredients with a deep eutectic solvent using a mixing apparatus; enabling to form new hydrogen bonds upon mixing the ingredients with the deep eutectic solvents; enabling an increase in an effective size of the ingredients based on the newly formed hydrogen bonds; and improving a water absorption capacity of the ingredients based on the increased effective size to improve the moisturizing power of the cosmetic product.
[007] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on their particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide a method of improving moisturizing power of a cosmetic product.
[008] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a method of improving moisturizing power of a cosmetic product that is environmentally friendly and non-toxic.
[009] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a method of improving moisturizing power of a cosmetic product that provides longevity and increases the effective yield result of the cosmetic product.
[0010] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0011] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0013] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram depicting a system for producing a cosmetic product, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0014] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method of improving moisturizing power of a cosmetic product using the system 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0017] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising", "comprises”, and the like (which are synonymous with "including", "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of", “consists essentially of", and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of", "consists of”, the like.
[0018] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0019] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram depicting a system 100 for producing a cosmetic product 102, according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the cosmetic product 102 may be applied on body parts such as, but not limited to, a face, an arm, a leg, a back, a waist, hair, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any body parts where the cosmetic product 102 may be applied. The cosmetic product 102 produced by the system 100 may be, but not limited to a face cream, a moisturizer, a sunscreen, a serum, a hair mask, a body lotion, a lip balm, a shampoo, a conditioner, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the cosmetic product 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0020] In an embodiment of the present invention, the cosmetic product 102 may be produced by mixing a combination of ingredients 104 and a deep eutectic solvent 106. In an embodiment of the present invention, the system 100 may comprise a mixing apparatus 108 for mixing the ingredients 104 with the deep eutectic solvent 106 to produce the cosmetic product 102.
[0021] According to embodiments of the present invention, the ingredients 104 may be, but not limited to, an anti-acne agent, an exfoliant, an antioxidant, a skin-identical ingredient, a soothing agent, a sunscreen, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any ingredients 104 in the combination, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the anti-acne agent used as one of the ingredients 104 of the cosmetic product 102 may comprise Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any composition of the anti-acne agent used in the cosmetic product 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0022] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the exfoliant used as one of the ingredients 104 of the cosmetic product 102 may comprise Lactic Acid. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any composition of the exfoliant used in the cosmetic product 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the antioxidant used as one of the ingredients 104 of the cosmetic product 102 may comprise reagents such as, but not limited to, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any reagents that may comprise the antioxidant used in the cosmetic product 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0023] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the skin-identical ingredient used as one of the ingredients 104 of the cosmetic product 102 may be, but not limited to, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any skin-identical ingredient that may be used in the cosmetic product 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the soothing agent used as one of the ingredients 104 of the cosmetic product 102 may comprise Panthenol. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any composition of the soothing agent used in the cosmetic product 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0024] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sunscreen used as one of the ingredients 104 of the cosmetic product 102 may comprise Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any composition of the sunscreen used in the cosmetic product 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0025] In an embodiment of the present invention, a specified amount of the deep eutectic solvent 106 may be mixed with the combination of the ingredients 104, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, upon mixing the combination of the ingredients 104 with the deep eutectic solvent 106, the ingredients 104 may form new hydrogen bonds. With the generation of new hydrogen bonds, an effective size of the ingredients 104 may increase leading to an improvement in water absorption capacity that may further enhance a moisturizing power of the cosmetic product 102, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0026] The specified amount of the deep eutectic solvent 106 to be mixed with the combination of the ingredients 104 may vary depending on a specific formulation of the cosmetic product 102 and the desired properties of the final cosmetic product 102. The amount may be determined based on factors such as the solubility of the ingredients in the solvent, the desired viscosity of the product, and the desired level of moisturization. In an embodiment of the present invention, the amount of the deep eutectic solvent 106 may be in the range of about 1% to about 50% by weight of a total composition of the cosmetic product 102.
[0027] In an embodiment of the present invention, the cosmetic product 102 may comprise predefined amounts of each of the ingredients 104. In an embodiment of the present invention, the cosmetic product 102 may comprise 2% of the anti-acne agent, 3% of the exfoliant, 4% of the antioxidant, 5% to 7% of the skin-identical ingredient, 1% of the soothing agent, 3% of the sunscreen and 20-50% of the deep eutectic solvent 106. In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cosmetic product 102 may comprise 2% to 5% of the anti-acne agent, 3% to 5% of the exfoliant, 4% to 10% of the antioxidant, 5% to 10% of the skin-identical ingredient, 1% to 5% of the soothing agent, 1% to 3% of the sunscreen and 10-30% of the deep eutectic solvent 106. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any composition of the cosmetic product 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0028] In an embodiment of the present invention, the cosmetic product 102 may be designed for a specific skin type, such as oily, dry, sensitive, or combination skin. The combination of the ingredients 104 and the amount of deep eutectic solvent 106 may be varied based on the specific skin type, and the mixing apparatus 108 may be customized to ensure that the final product has the desired texture and consistency for the skin type. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the cosmetic product 102 may be formulated to provide a specific benefit to the skin, such as anti-aging, brightening, or hydrating. The combination of ingredients 104 may be selected based on the desired benefit, and the mixing apparatus 108 may be designed to ensure that the ingredients are thoroughly mixed to provide intended benefits.
[0029] In an embodiment of the present invention, the mixing apparatus 108 may be designed to homogeneously mix the ingredients 104 with the deep eutectic solvent 106 to produce the cosmetic product 102. In an embodiment of the present invention, the mixing apparatus 108 may receive the ingredients 104 from a first container (not shown), and the deep eutectic solvent 106 from a second container (not shown). The mixing apparatus 108 may be made of any suitable material, referring but not limited to a glass, a plastic, a ceramic, a wood, a metal, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for the mixing apparatus 108, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0030] The system 100 may comprise a stirring mechanism (not shown) for agitating the mixture at a predefined speed. In an embodiment of the present invention, the stirring mechanism be able to mix the ingredients and the deep eutectic solvent 106 uniformly to ensure the desired properties of the final cosmetic product. The stirring mechanism may be a mechanical mixer or a magnetic stirrer. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any stirring mechanism, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. The system 100 may further comprise a temperature control mechanism (not shown) for maintaining the mixture at a specific temperature. The temperature control mechanism may include a heating or cooling element to maintain the mixture at a specific temperature, which may be required for some ingredients or to ensure the stability of the final product. The system 100 may further include sensors to monitor a temperature, a pH, the viscosity, or other parameters of the mixture to ensure that the cosmetic product 102 meets the desired specifications.
[0031] In an embodiment of the present invention, the system 100 may comprise a test setup (not shown) to test a moisturizing efficacy of the produced cosmetic product 102. In an embodiment of the present invention, the system 100 may enable a person to perform a transepidermal water loss (TEWL) test to measure an amount of water lost through a skin barrier after applying the cosmetic product 102. A lower TEWL value after applying the cosmetic product 102 may indicate that the cosmetic product has improved the skin's barrier function and enhanced its ability to retain moisture. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any test setup for testing the moisturizing efficacy of the produced cosmetic product 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0032] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method 200 of improving the moisturizing power of the cosmetic product 102 using the system 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0033] At step 202, the cosmetic product 102 may be provided with the combination of ingredients 104. According to embodiments of the present invention, the ingredients 104 may be, but not limited to, the anti-acne agent, the exfoliant, the antioxidant, the skin-identical ingredient, the soothing agent, the sunscreen, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any ingredients 104 in the combination, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0034] At step 204, the cosmetic product 102 may be mixed with the ingredients 104 with the deep eutectic solvent 106. According to embodiments of the present invention, the deep eutectic solvent 106 may be, but not limited to, the Glycerol-lactic acid, the Ethanol-lauric acid, the Propylene glycol-citric acid, the Glycerol-ethylene glycol, the Ethanol-citric acid, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any deep eutectic solvent 106 that may be mixed with the ingredients 104, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0035] At step 206, the cosmetic product 102 may be enabled to form new hydrogen bonds upon mixing the ingredients 104 with the deep eutectic solvent 106 in the mixing apparatus 108.
[0036] At step 208, the cosmetic product 102 may be enabled to increase the effective size of the ingredients 104 based on the newly formed hydrogen bonds.
[0037] At step 210, the cosmetic product 102 may improve the water absorption capacity of the ingredients 104 based on the increased effective size to improve the moisturizing power of the cosmetic product 102.
[0038] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
[0039] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. , Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. A cosmetic product (102), comprising:
a combination of ingredients (104), wherein the ingredients (104) are selected from an anti-acne agent, an exfoliant, an antioxidant, a skin-identical ingredient, a soothing agent, a sunscreen, or a combination thereof; and
a deep eutectic solvent (106), wherein the deep eutectic solvent (106) is mixed with the combination of the ingredients (104) using a mixing apparatus (108) to enable the ingredients (104) to form new hydrogen bonds and increase an effective size of the ingredients (104) for improving a water absorption capacity to enhance a moisturizing power of the cosmetic product (102).
2. The cosmetic product (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the anti-acne agent comprises Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate.
3. The cosmetic product (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the exfoliant comprises Lactic Acid.
4. The cosmetic product (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the antioxidant is selected from Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, or a combination thereof.
5. The cosmetic product (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the skin-identical ingredient is selected from Glycerin, Sodium PCA, or a combination thereof.
6. The cosmetic product (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the soothing agent comprises Panthenol.
7. The cosmetic product (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sunscreen comprises Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate.
8. The cosmetic product (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the deep eutectic solvent (106) is selected from Glycerol-lactic acid, Ethanol-lauric acid, Propylene glycol-citric acid, Glycerol-ethylene glycol, Ethanol-citric acid, or a combination thereof.
9. A method of improving moisturizing power of a cosmetic product (102) using a system (100), the method (200) comprising the steps of:
providing a combination of ingredients (104), wherein the ingredients (104) are selected from an anti-acne agent, an exfoliant, an antioxidant, a skin-identical ingredient, a soothing agent, a sunscreen, or a combination thereof;
mixing the ingredients (104) with a deep eutectic solvent (106) in a mixing apparatus (108);
enabling to form new hydrogen bonds upon mixing the ingredients (104) with the deep eutectic solvent (106);
enabling an increase in an effective size of the ingredients (104) based on the newly formed hydrogen bonds; and
improving a water absorption capacity of the ingredients (104) based on the increased effective size to improve the moisturizing power of the cosmetic product (102).
10. The method (200) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the deep eutectic solvent (106) is selected from Glycerol-lactic acid, Ethanol-lauric acid, Propylene glycol-citric acid, Glycerol-ethylene glycol, Ethanol-citric acid, or a combination thereof.
Date: Mrach 30, 2023
Place: Noida

Nainsi Rastogi
Patent Agent (IN/PA-2372)
Agent for the Applicant