JP2007308424A - Method for extracting camellia ceramide, and skin or hair cosmetic - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To attempt the utilization of camellia strained lees having been treated as a kind of industrial wastes. <P>SOLUTION: A camellia ceramide is extracted by repeating several times the step of washing the camellia strained lees with a lipophilic solvent followed by subjecting the resultant filtration solids to extraction with a polar organic solvent. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a method for extracting camellia ceramide from camellia squeezed at a high concentration, and to a skin / hair cosmetic having a high moisturizing effect and an effect of improving rough skin containing the obtained camelliaceramide.

  When the camellia oil is extracted from the camellia seeds, a large amount of squeezes are generated. Camellia squeezes were used as substitutes in the days when shampoos and rinses were not common, but now they have little use. As a method of using camellia squeezed rice cake, only a use as a specific fertilizer has been proposed (Patent Document 1), and it is currently treated as an industrial waste.

On the other hand, Patent Document 2 discloses that an extract that is soluble in both water and organic solvents of camellia plants is used as an external preparation for skin. However, Patent Document 2 promotes ceramide production. It is only used as an agent.
JP 2001-352839 A JP-A-2004-189683

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said situation, and aims at the effective utilization of the camellia squeezed potato treated as industrial waste.

  As a result of carrying out detailed research on camellia squeezed rice cake, the present inventor is able to extract camellia ceramide from camellia squeezed high concentration according to a specific extraction method, and such camellia ceramide is a component of skin and hair cosmetics. As a result, the present invention was completed.

  That is, the present invention is a method for extracting camellia ceramide from camellia squeezed, characterized in that the step of washing the camellia squeezed rice cake with a lipophilic solvent is repeated a plurality of times, and then the filtered solid content is extracted with a polar organic solvent, and It is a skin / hair cosmetic containing the obtained Tsubakiceramide.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail. The term “camellia squeezed potato” as used in the present invention means a squeezed culm that is a residue after squeezing camellia oil from the seeds (seed) of the camellia family by a conventional method. There are no restrictions on properties.

  In the present invention, by repeating the step of washing camellia squeezed with an oleophilic solvent a plurality of times, oils and fats are removed from the camellia squeezed soot, and camella ceramide is extracted from the obtained filtered solid with a polar organic solvent.

  The camellia squeezes may be used as they are, but are preferably pulverized to about 0.5 to 2.0 mm from the extraction efficiency.

  Examples of the lipophilic solvent used in the washing step include hexane, acetone, ethyl acetate, and the like, but hexane is preferable.

  It is necessary to repeat the washing process for removing the oil and fat a plurality of times, that is, twice or three times or more. If the washing process is performed once, the extraction efficiency in the subsequent extraction process is deteriorated. From the viewpoint of work efficiency, it is desirable to perform the cleaning process twice.

  The washing process may be refluxed for several hours using several times (for example, 3 to 5 times) lipophilic solvent with respect to the camellia squeezed rice cake. For example, when hexane is used as the lipophilic solvent, it may be refluxed at 65 ° C. for about 1 to 2 hours, and after filtration (first washing), the residue may be subjected to the same second washing.

  Tsubax ceramide is extracted with a polar organic solvent from the residue (filtered solid content) after the washing step. As the polar organic solvent used in the extraction step, lower alcohols such as methanol, ethanol and butanol are preferred. Particularly preferred is ethanol, and it is desirable to use high-concentration ethanol (water concentration less than 30%) from the viewpoint of extraction efficiency. When the water content is high, the filterability may deteriorate and the recovery rate may decrease.

  In the extraction step, the residue (filtered solid content) after the washing step is refluxed at 65 ° C. for about 1 to 2 hours using several times (for example, 3 to 5 times) ethanol, and filtered. The target camelliaceramide is obtained by solidifying the filtrate after filtration by an appropriate method such as evaporation to dryness, drying under reduced pressure, or freeze drying.

  In this case, the extraction step may be performed once, but most of the camellia ceramide contained in the raw camellia squeezed can be extracted by repeating the same extraction step a plurality of times (2 to 3 times).

  Skin / hair cosmetics containing Tsubakiceramide obtained by the present invention have high moisturizing effect and skin roughening improving effect, and are useful as skin care agents and hair care agents.

  By continuing to use such skin cosmetics containing Tsubakiceramide, dry skin and sensitive skin can be improved, and ceramide is reduced in cases of xerosis and atopic dermatitis associated with aging. There is an effect to prevent. In addition, hair cosmetics containing Tsubakiceramide promote moisture retention of the scalp and hair, and are effective in reducing discomfort such as itching of the scalp and dryness of hair.

  The camelliaceramide of the present invention is a safe substance that does not cause skin irritation or allergic reaction even when applied to the skin or the like.

  The amount when the camellia ceramide of the present invention is blended with the skin / hair cosmetic is not particularly limited, but is about 0.01 to 10% by weight as in the case of a normal ceramide blended cosmetic.

  The skin cosmetic of the present invention can be applied not only to various skin care cosmetics but also to makeup cosmetics such as foundations and lipsticks. The hair cosmetic composition of the present invention can be applied to hair cosmetics such as hair creams and hair tonics in addition to rinsing and shampooing. Moreover, the dosage form is arbitrary and can take arbitrary dosage forms, such as a lotion, a lotion, an emulsion, a cream, a pack, an ointment, a dispersion liquid, a solid substance, and a mousse.

  The skin / hair cosmetic of the present invention can be blended with those usually used in cosmetics, quasi-drugs, etc. as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired. Hydrocarbons, vegetable oils and fats, waxes, synthetic ester oils, silicone oil phase components, fluorine oil phase components, higher alcohols, fatty acids, thickeners, UV absorbers, powders, pigments, coloring materials, Anionic surfactant, cationic surfactant, nonionic surfactant, amphoteric surfactant, polyhydric alcohol, sugar, polymer compound, physiologically active ingredient, transdermal absorption enhancer, solvent, antioxidant An agent, a fragrance | flavor, an antiseptic | preservative, etc. can be mix | blended.

EXAMPLES The present invention will be specifically described below with reference to examples, but the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to these examples.
(Tsubakiceramide extraction method)
(1) 500 g of camellia squeezed rice cake was pulverized to about 1.0 mm with a blender.
(2) 2000 g of hexane was added to 500 g of the crushed camellia squeezed rice cake obtained in (1), and the mixture was refluxed at 65 ° C. for 1.5 hours. After filtration, the filtrate was discarded, 2000 ml of hexane was added to the residue, and the mixture was refluxed at 65 ° C. for 1.5 hours. After filtration, the filtrate was discarded and the residue was air-dried to obtain 483.1 g of filtered solid.
(3) 600 ml of 95% ethanol was added to the filtered solid content obtained in (2) and refluxed at 80 ° C. for 1.5 hours, followed by filtration to obtain a filtrate.
(4) To the filtration residue obtained in (3), 600 ml of 95% ethanol was added and refluxed at 80 ° C. for 1.5 hours. After filtration, a filtrate was obtained.
(5) The filtrates of (3) and (4) were combined and dried under reduced pressure to obtain about 40 g of a dried product.

  The dried product obtained in the step (5) was pulverizable. In addition, it was confirmed by thin layer chromatography that the dried product was consistent with a standard product of galactosylceramide.

Hereinafter, the effect of the skin / hair cosmetic containing this camelliaceramide was verified.
Examples 1-2 and Comparative Examples 1-2
Milk lotions were prepared according to the formulation shown in Table 1 and the following production method, and the effect of improving the rough skin and the improvement in the feeling of use were examined. The results are shown in Table 2.

(Manufacturing method)
A 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, 12, and 13 are heated and mixed and maintained at 80 ° C.
Many of B 2, 5 and 14 are heat mixed and kept at 80 ° C.
While CB is added to A and emulsified and mixed, a part of 10 and 14 is added, and after cooling, the rest of 6, 7, 11 and 14 are added and mixed, cooled to 30 ° C. to obtain a milk lotion.
(Test method)
The effect of the present invention was carried out by comparison with a rice bran glycosphingoglycolipid recognized as a plant ceramide obtained in the same manner as the camellia ceramide of the present invention. About 10 healthy volunteers aged 24 to 63 years old, whether or not the rough skin improvement effect appears by applying the composition of the present invention or a comparative product to the skin that caused an artificial rough skin condition was tested. In addition, we also heard about each of the feelings of use.

The area to be examined is the upper arm refracted part, the state where nothing is applied, the condition where the skin is forcibly [treated with ether acetone (1: 1)], and the milk lotion is applied to the area twice a day. The state was continuously observed on the next day, the second day, the fourth day, and the seventh day using a microscope camera. Observation was based on the following score, and an average of 10 people was taken. For the feeling of use, the sensory evaluation of each person was summarized.
1: The skin crevice is unclear and exfoliation of keratin is observed.
2; The skin crevice is slightly unclear or strong in one direction.
3; Skin crevices are observed, but shallow or strong in one direction.
4; The skin sulcus is recognized or slightly reticulated.
5: The skin crevice is clearly recognized or has a fine mesh shape.

As can be seen in Table 2, the milk lotion formulated with the product of the present invention has a high effect of improving rough skin and maintains a moist use feeling. It was found that there were no such concerns.
Example 3
Skin care soap was prepared according to the formulation and manufacturing method shown in Table 3.

(Manufacturing method)
Most of ingredients 1 to 5, 8 and 9 are dissolved by heating, the remainder of 6, 7 and 9 are added, then poured into a mold, cooled, and after aging, a skin care soap is obtained.
Example 4
A body soap was prepared according to the formulation and manufacturing method shown in Table 4.

(Manufacturing method)
Ingredients 1 to 11 are heated and dissolved, and cooled to form a body soap.

About Example 3, 4, it became the product which improves the moisturizing effect after use, without impairing a cleaning effect by adding Tsubakiceramide.
Example 5
Shampoos were prepared according to the formulation and manufacturing method shown in Table 5.

(Manufacturing method)
Ingredients 1 to 10 are dissolved by heating, and after cooling, a shampoo is obtained.

About Example 5, it became a product which improves the moisture retention effect of the hair after use by adding Tsubakiceramide without impairing the shampoo effect.
Example 6
A treatment was prepared according to the formulation and manufacturing method shown in Table 6.

(Manufacturing method)
When ingredients 1 to 3, 5, 6 and 9 were heated and dissolved at 80 ° C., most of 4 and 10 heated and dissolved at 80 ° C. were added, and after cooling, the remainder of 7, 8 and 10 were added to obtain a treatment.
About Example 6, the treatment effect was further strengthened by adding Tsubakiceramide, and it became a product that increased the moisturizing effect of the hair after use and the suppleness of the hair.
Example 7
Milk lotions were prepared according to the formulation and manufacturing method shown in Table 7.

(Manufacturing method)
When ingredients 1,3-7,11 and 12 were heated and dissolved at 80 ° C., most of 2,10 and 13 heated and dissolved at 80 ° C. were added, and after cooling, the remainder of 8,9 and 13 were added and milk lotion and To do.
Example 8
Lotions were prepared according to the formulation and manufacturing method shown in Table 8.

(Manufacturing method)
When components 3 to 5 are heated and dissolved at 80 ° C., most of 1, 2, 10 and 11 dissolved at 80 ° C. are added, and after cooling, the remainder of 6 to 9 and 11 are added to form a lotion.
Example 9
A cream was prepared according to the formulation and manufacturing method shown in Table 9.

(Manufacturing method)
Ingredients 1, 3-6, 12 and 13 were heated and dissolved at 80 ° C., and most of 2, 8 and 14 heated and dissolved at 80 ° C. were added and emulsified. The remaining 7, 9, 11 and 14 are added to form a cream.

In Examples 7 to 9, the addition of Tsubaxeramide further enhanced the moisturizing effect on the skin, resulting in a product that increased the effect of moistening and moisturizing the skin after use.
Example 10
A hair treatment was prepared according to the formulation and manufacturing method shown in Table 10.

(Manufacturing method)
When components 3 and 4 are heated and dissolved at 80 ° C., most of 1, 9 and 10 heated and dissolved at 80 ° C. are added, and after cooling, the remainder of 2, 5 to 8 and 10 are added to obtain a hair treatment.

About Example 10, by adding Tsubakiceramide, the moisturizing effect on the hair was further strengthened, and it became a product that enhances the effect of supple and moisturizing the hair after use.
Example 11
Oil essences were prepared according to the formulation and manufacturing method shown in Table 11.

(Manufacturing method)
2 to 4 are uniformly dissolved, and 1 is added to obtain an oil essence.

About Example 11, the skin moisturizing effect was further improved and the rough skin was also improved by adding Tsubakiceramide. In addition, when used for hair, the moisturizing effect on the hair is further enhanced, resulting in a product that enhances the effect of supple and moisturizing the hair after use.
Example 12
Bathing agents were prepared according to the formulation and manufacturing method shown in Table 12.

(Manufacturing method)
Ingredients 1-9 are uniformly dissolved to form a bath agent.

  In Example 12, the addition of Tsubakiceramide further increased the skin moisturizing effect as a bath agent and improved rough skin.

Claims (4)

A method for extracting camellia ceramide from camellia squeezed after the process of washing camellia squeezed with a lipophilic solvent is repeated a plurality of times and then extracted from the filtered solid with a polar organic solvent. The extraction method according to claim 1, wherein the lipophilic solvent is hexane and the polar organic solvent is ethanol. Camellia ceramide obtained by the method according to claim 1 or 2. A skin / hair cosmetic comprising the camelliaceramide according to claim 3.