JP6898655B2 - Cosmetic composition - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition.

Cosmetics containing various beauty ingredients are commercially available to improve skin problems such as dry skin, sensitive skin, spots, wrinkles, bears, shine, and dullness. The cosmetological ingredients are, for example, collagen, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and the like.

Here, the use of apple extract as a cosmetological ingredient is being studied. Apple extract is generally considered to have anti-inflammatory effect, moisturizing effect, peeling effect, keratin softening effect, and antioxidant effect. Such apple extracts can be used, for example, in soaps, lotions, beauty essences, makeup bases, sunscreens, peeling agents and the like.

Apple extracts include extracts extracted from apple fruits using alcohols, "apple seed extracts" collected from apple seeds, or "apple fruit stem cell extracts" made by culturing specific apple stem cells. "It has been known.

By the way, general cosmetics contain oils (mineral oils and fats and oils) in order to improve moisturizing power, ease of handling when used, and stability.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an oil-in-water emulsified skin cosmetic having excellent effects such as spreading on the skin, familiarity with the skin, non-stickiness, emollient feeling, swelling feeling, and improvement of wrinkles / sagging. Specifically, the cosmetics include acetylated hyaluronic acid, specific polymethacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine derivatives, non-emulsifying crosslinked silicones, glycerin, polyvinyl alcohol, acrylamide thickeners, and oil-in-water emulsified skin cosmetics. On the other hand, the total amount of oil is 25% by mass or more.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-36338

Here, when a cosmetic containing a beauty ingredient and an oil component is used on the skin as in Patent Document 1, a film due to the oil component is formed on the skin. As a result, it becomes difficult for the beauty ingredient to penetrate into the inside of the skin, and there is a problem that the effect of the beauty ingredient cannot be sufficiently obtained.

An object of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic composition containing an apple extract as a cosmetological ingredient and in which the cosmetological ingredient easily penetrates into the skin.

The main invention for achieving the above object is an oil-free cosmetic composition, which is a cosmetic composition containing an apple extract.
Other features of the invention will be clarified by the description herein.

The cosmetic composition of the present invention contains an apple extract as a beauty ingredient, and the beauty ingredient easily penetrates into the skin.

It is a graph which shows the transition (measured value) of the wrinkle grade in Example 1. It is a graph which shows the transition (relative value) of the wrinkle grade in Example 1. It is a graph which shows the transition (difference value) of the wrinkle grade in Example 1. It is a photograph which shows the target site before application of the test product in Example 2. It is a photograph which shows the target part 1 hour after application of the test product (apple extract 20% by mass) in Example 2. It is a photograph which shows the target site before application of the test product in Example 2. It is a photograph which shows the target site 1 hour after application of the test product (apple extract 30% by mass) in Example 2. It is a photograph which shows the target site before application of the test product in Example 2. It is a photograph which shows the target site 1 hour after application of the test product (apple extract 40% by mass) in Example 2. It is a photograph which shows the target site before application of the test product in Example 2. It is a photograph which shows the target part 1 hour after application of the test product (apple extract 50% by mass) in Example 2. It is a photograph which shows the target site before application of the test product in Example 2. It is a photograph which shows the target site 1 hour after application of the test product (apple extract 60% by mass) in Example 2. It is a photograph which shows the target site before application of the test product in Example 2. It is a photograph which shows the target site 1 hour after application of the test product (apple extract 70% by mass) in Example 2. It is a photograph which shows the target site before application of the test product in Example 2. It is a photograph which shows the target site 1 hour after application of the test product (apple extract 80% by mass) in Example 2.

== Embodiment ==
The cosmetic composition according to this embodiment is used as a cosmetic or a quasi-drug. The cosmetic composition according to this embodiment contains an apple extract.

The apple extract according to this embodiment corresponds to a cosmetological ingredient of a cosmetic composition. Apple extract is a liquid obtained by processing apples.

The apple extract according to the present embodiment contains vitamins (vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, niacin, vitamin B6, folic acid, pantothenic acid, vitamin C, carotene) and inorganic substances (potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper). , Manganese), dietary fiber (water-soluble, insoluble), etc. The apple extract according to the present embodiment is different from the "apple seed extract" and the "apple fruit stem cell extract".

Apple is the fruit of a deciduous tree of the genus Apple of the Rosaceae family. The varieties of apples used to obtain the apple extract according to the present embodiment are not particularly limited.

Here, the general apple extract is a liquid obtained by immersing an apple in an extraction solvent (or a concentrated liquid). However, it is not possible to sufficiently extract the beauty component contained in the apple only by immersing the apple in the extraction solvent, or it takes a long time to extract. In addition, when heating is performed at the time of extraction, the beauty component may be denatured due to the influence of heat.

Therefore, in the cosmetic composition according to the present embodiment, it is preferable to use an apple extract obtained by pressing an apple. By squeezing an apple, an apple extract having a higher concentration of beauty ingredients can be easily obtained as compared with a general apple extract. Also, when squeezing apples, it is not necessary to heat them. Therefore, the obtained apple extract is unlikely to undergo denaturation of beauty ingredients due to the influence of heat.

The apple extract (cosmetic composition containing apple extract) according to the present embodiment has an anti-wrinkle effect. The anti-wrinkle effect means at least one of an effect of reducing wrinkles formed on human skin and an effect of making it difficult to form wrinkles.

In the present embodiment, the apple extract is preferably contained in an amount of 70% by mass to 90% by mass, more preferably 90% by mass, based on the total mass of the cosmetic composition. By constructing the cosmetic composition mainly containing apple extract in this way, a high anti-wrinkle effect can be obtained.

On the other hand, the cosmetic composition according to this embodiment does not contain oil.

The oil content is added to a general cosmetic composition, and is, for example, a fat or oil such as a mineral oil or a vegetable oil. As described above, since the cosmetic composition according to the present embodiment does not contain oil, a film due to oil is not formed when the cosmetic composition is applied to the skin. Therefore, the high-concentration apple extract can be quickly and surely penetrated into the skin.

[Other ingredients]
The cosmetic composition according to the present embodiment may contain ingredients (excluding oil) other than the apple extract.

As other components, various components that can be used in the human body can be used. Other ingredients are, for example, solvents, preservatives, buffers, chelating agents, moisturizers, bactericides, pH regulators, fragrances, antioxidants, and other various agents corresponding to beauty ingredients.

Specifically, the cosmetic composition according to the present embodiment contains hydrogen water, Na ascorbyl phosphate, phenoxyethanol, Na citrate, BG (butylene glycol), ethanol, citric acid, ginger root extract, and nutto gum as other components. , Kudzu root extract, chlorella extract, aloe vera leaf extract. In particular, hydrogen water is preferable as another component because it can further enhance the permeability of apple extract into the skin. In addition, Scutellaria root extract has moisturizing and moisturizing effects, anti-inflammatory effects, antibacterial effects, and anti-allergic effects. Natto gum has a moisturizing effect. The kudzu root extract has a moisturizing effect, a whitening effect by suppressing tyrosinase, and an effect of improving wrinkles and tarmi. Chlorella extract has a moisturizing effect and an effect of activating skin cells (an effect of preventing wrinkles, stains, and dullness). Aloe vera leaf extract has a moisturizing effect, an anti-inflammatory effect, and a whitening effect.

[Preservation method of cosmetic composition]
The cosmetic composition according to the present embodiment is filled in a bottle or tube and then stored in an aluminum vacuum pack. By storing in a vacuum pack made of aluminum in this way, the cosmetic composition does not come into direct contact with air. Therefore, deterioration of the cosmetic composition can be prevented.

== Example 1 ==
The anti-wrinkle effect of the test product (cosmetic composition) was evaluated as follows. Specifically, in order to confirm the anti-wrinkle effect of the skin (around the outer corner of the eye) by applying the test product, a single-blind, non-applied controlled comparative test was conducted to determine the wrinkle grade. The wrinkle grade judgment was performed based on the "anti-wrinkle product evaluation guideline for acquiring new efficacy" (wrinkle grade judgment standard) of the "Cosmetic Function Evaluation Method Guideline" of the Japan Cosmetic Science Society.

The test product is "Wrinkle Nonnon" (manufactured by Jojo Co., Ltd.). The test product contains 90% by mass of apple extract with respect to the total mass of the test product, and the remainder is hydrogen water, Na ascorbyl phosphate, phenoxyethanol, Na citrate, butylene glycol, ethanol, citric acid, ginger root extract, nutto gum. , Kudzu root extract, chlorella extract, and aloe vera leaf extract.

The subjects were (1) those who had no scratches, warts, breakouts, burns, etc. that would affect the evaluation measurement around the outer corners of the eyes, and (2) those who had a wrinkle grade (outer corner of the right eye) of 1.0 or more and 3.0 or less. 21 people who meet (3) wrinkle grade (left eye corner) of 1.0 or more and 3.0 or less, and (4) people with similar wrinkle grade difference between left and right eye corners (up to 1.0 difference is allowed) Gender: female, age: 44.4 ± 4.1 years) was selected.

Subjects applied only the test product with their fingertips around the outer corners of the eyes on the designated side twice a day (morning and evening). Furthermore, the subject spread and applied the test product to the entire half face including the area around the outer corner of the eye in two steps. The amount of application was 3 to 4 g (500 yen coin size) at one time. On the other hand, nothing was applied to the side opposite to the outer corner of the eye on the designated side, including the test product. For areas other than the outer corners of the eyes, the use of skin care products that are normally used was permitted.

Also,
・ During the test period, changes or additions to skin care products other than the test products are prohibited.
・ During the test period, shaving, hair removal, and hair removal at the measurement site (near the left and right outer corners of the eyes) are prohibited.
・ During the 4 weeks before the test period and during the test period, skin care treatments such as facial esthetics that affect the test site will not be performed.
-Avoid excessive exposure to UV light during the test period.
・ During the test period, intake of new supplements, etc. is prohibited.
-On the day of each observation after application of the test product, use of the test product around the outer corner of the eye is prohibited until after the end of the examination on that day.
I set a note.

The wrinkle grade of each subject's left and right outer corners of the eyes was determined by Trained Expert before application and 4 weeks after application (application period 28 days).

The transition of wrinkle grade determination (actual measurement value) is shown in Table 1 and FIG. As shown in Table 1 and FIG. 1, in the coating group, it was 2.31 ± 0.73 before coating, whereas it was 1.98 ± 0.98 after 4 weeks. As described above, a decrease in wrinkle grade (-0.33) was observed before and after application. That is, a significant difference was observed in the application group after 4 weeks (P = 0.001).

On the other hand, in the non-applied group, it was 2.36 ± 0.73 before application, whereas it was 2.36 ± 0.74 after 4 weeks. That is, there was almost no change in wrinkle grade before and after application, and no significant difference was observed.

In addition, as shown in Table 1, a significant difference was observed after 4 weeks (P = 0.017) in the comparison between the coated group and the non-coated group.

Next, the transition (relative value) of the wrinkle grade determination is shown in Table 2 and FIG. As shown in Table 2 and FIG. 2, the relative value (%) obtained by dividing each observation value by the value before application was 80.4 ± 20.6% after 4 weeks in the case of the application group. .. On the other hand, in the case of the non-applied group, it was 100.0 ± 6.3% after 4 weeks. A significant difference was observed after 4 weeks (P = 0.002) in the comparison between the coated group and the non-coated group.

Next, the transition (difference value) of the wrinkle grade determination is shown in Table 3 and FIG. As shown in Table 3 and FIG. 3, the difference value, which is the difference between the value of each observation and the value before application, was -0.333 ± 0.329 after 4 weeks in the case of the application group. On the other hand, in the case of the non-applied group, it was 0.000 ± 0.158 after 4 weeks. A significant difference was observed after 4 weeks (P = 0.002) in the comparison between the coated group and the non-coated group.

As described above, in the wrinkle grade determination (actual measurement value), the value was significantly lower in the application group after 4 weeks than before the application. In the comparison between the groups, the wrinkle grade item was significantly lower in the coated group than in the non-coated group after 4 weeks between the coated group and the non-coated group. In the wrinkle grade judgment (relative value), the relative value (%) obtained by dividing each observation value by the value before application is compared between the groups. , The value in the coated group was significantly lower than that in the non-coated group. In the wrinkle grade judgment (difference value), the difference value, which is the difference between the value of each observation and the value before application, is compared between the groups. The value in the application group was significantly lower than that in the application group. That is, from the above examples, in the wrinkle grade determination, a significant improvement was observed in the wrinkle grade item after 4 weeks in the coated group as compared with the non-coated group.

== Example 2 ==
The immediate effect of the test product (cosmetic composition) on the anti-wrinkle effect was evaluated as follows.

The test product contains (1) 20% by mass of apple extract, (2) 30% by mass of apple extract, and (3) 40% by mass of apple extract with respect to the total mass of the test product. (4) 50% by mass apple extract, (5) 60% by mass apple extract, (6) 70% by mass apple extract, (7) 80% by mass apple extract Was used. The residue of each test product is composed of hydrogen water, Na ascorbyl phosphate, phenoxyethanol, Na citrate, butylene glycol, ethanol, citric acid, ginger root extract, nutto gum, kudzu root extract, chlorella extract, and aloe vera leaf extract. ..

The subjects were four men and women of different ages. The subject applied only the test product to the designated target site (either the left or right arm) with the fingertips. The target site was photographed before the application of the test product and 1 hour after the application, and the state of wrinkles before and after the application was confirmed.

4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, 8A, 9A, and 10A are photographs of the target site before application of the test product. FIG. 4B is a photograph taken one hour after the test product containing 20% by mass of apple extract was applied to the target site photographed in FIG. 4A. FIG. 5B is a photograph taken one hour after the test product containing 30% by mass of apple extract was applied to the target site photographed in FIG. 5A. FIG. 6B is a photograph taken one hour after applying a test product containing 40% by mass of apple extract to the target site photographed in FIG. 6A. FIG. 7B is a photograph taken one hour after applying the test product containing 50% by mass of apple extract to the target site photographed in FIG. 7A. FIG. 8B is a photograph taken one hour after the test product containing 60% by mass of apple extract was applied to the target site photographed in FIG. 8A. FIG. 9B is a photograph taken one hour after applying the test product containing 70% by mass of apple extract to the target site photographed in FIG. 9A. FIG. 10B is a photograph taken one hour after the test product containing 80% by mass of apple extract was applied to the target site photographed in FIG. 10A.

As is clear from the photographs of FIGS. 4B, 5B, 6B, 7B, 8B, 9B, and 10B, wrinkles on the target site can be reduced even after 1 hour of application of the test product. It was. In particular, the effect was remarkable in the case of the test product containing 70% by mass or more of apple extract (see FIGS. 9A and 9B, and FIGS. 10A and 10B).

Although embodiments and examples of the present invention have been described, they are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. The embodiments and variations thereof are included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof, as are included in the scope and gist of the invention.

Claims (5)

A cosmetic composition containing no oil and containing 70% by mass to 90% by mass of apple extract with respect to the total mass of the cosmetic composition. The cosmetic composition cosmetic composition of claim 1 Symbol mounting, characterized in that it comprises other ingredients. The other components are hydrogen water, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, phenoxyethanol, sodium citrate, butylene glycol, ethanol, citric acid, ginger root extract, nutto gum, kudzu root extract, chlorella extract, and aloe vera leaf extract. The cosmetic composition according to claim 2. The cosmetic composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the apple extract is obtained by pressing an apple. The cosmetic composition according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the cosmetic composition is a composition for anti-wrinkle.

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