JPH02279618A - Cosmetic containing extract of plant of family orchidaceae - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a cosmetic containing water-soluble extract originated from a plant of family Orchidaceae, giving dampish moisture to the skin and hair to prevent the skin, etc., from drying and imparting slippery feeling to the skin, etc. CONSTITUTION:The objective cosmetic contains a water-soluble extract originated from the flower, root, stalk, leaf or whole grass of a plant of family Orchidaceae. In the case of using flower or leaf as the extraction source, it is preferable to use an undried fresh tissue. The characteristic fragrance emerging in the blooming of the orchis flower can be retained in the extract by the use of the above source.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention Kui〉Object of the Invention The present invention uses flowers, roots, stems, leaves, or whole plants of Orchidaceae plants as starting materials, obtains water-soluble extracts from these, and produces cosmetics. It was made to be used for. Concerning the effective use of Orchidaceae plants.

"Industrial Application Field" The orchid 14 plant extract according to the present invention provides moisturization to the skin and hair, prevents dryness of the skin and hair, and adheres to the skin and hair, making it smooth and slippery. It has an excellent effect of giving a good feeling. Therefore, it can be used by dissolving it in water or by incorporating it into the formulation of known cosmetics for skin and hair.

``Conventional technology'' Orchidaceae: 0rchids,
) plants are distributed in all kingdoms, mainly in the tropics, and are said to number hundreds of species, number one thousand, and eleven species.

The worldwide distribution of Orchidaceae plants is India, Malaya,
Approximately s, ooo types are found in the southern part of the country, and in addition, they are common in the tropical regions of Central and South America and Africa, and recently in Japan.
From various orchid family plants.

Mainly, greenhouse cultivation is actively carried out, mainly focusing on 5 beautiful flower blooms, and based on the 7-set fiber culture method,
New varieties of orchid family plants are being created.

In Japan, representative orchids that have been known for a long time include the orchids, the orchids, the orchids, the orchids, the orchids, and the orchids. , in our country,
Rhinoceros orchid has been growing naturally in the shade of trees in mountains since ancient times.
Tsuchiagabi.

Japanese orchids were known, but if we look at these Japanese species, they are now replaced by 92 kinds of Western orchids with beautiful flowers, such as Herring vinium drea, and they are no longer cultivated for gardening and are now common. The orchid enthusiasts in the club are using it for viewing purposes.
Plant it in your garden.

Unless they are being grown, they are rarely seen at flower shops.

On the other hand, I did some research on the application of Orchidaceae plants to cosmetics based on recent published patent publications, but I couldn't find any precedent for this.

However, upon further investigation of the publications, 1 For example, in the book below, there are
It has two uses: as a demulcent.

(Publication location) l Encyclopedia of resource plants (revised and enlarged edition) p. 846 published + 19
1957 (Showa 33) Hokuryukan "Problems to be Solved by Inventions" The present inventors, taking into account the current situation where the demand for orchids is increasing and their cultivation is increasing year by year in Japan, Taking into account the active breeding and mass cultivation of orchid flowers and leaves using the tissue culture method,
Noting that roots and stems, especially rhizomes, can easily propagate, we have been working diligently to find new ways to use them, with the idea that they can be used not only for the enjoyment of flowers, but also for other purposes. I did research.

As a result, the present inventors first obtained an extract containing water-soluble components from the rhizome of an orchid, and in the process of investigating its effective use, a solution containing the extract contained: When you put 1-2 drops of this on your skin and apply it, it feels very nice on your skin and stays moist for a long time. Ill make your hair more flexible.

I found out that it gives texture and shine.

Furthermore, it was found that there was no sticky feeling at all after application. Therefore, the present inventors set out to utilize this in cosmetics, continued their research, and arrived at the present invention.

〉Construction of the Invention The present invention is specified as a cosmetic composition characterized by containing a water-producing extract obtained from flowers, roots, stems, leaves, or whole plants of Orchidaceae plants. .

Furthermore, in order to concretely explain the present invention, examples are shown below.

"Means for Solving the Problems" (1) Extraction Source The source of the starting material in the present invention may be any Orchidaceae plant and does not need to be particularly limited. In addition, the uses of these Orchidaceae plants include flowers, roots, stems, leaves,
Or the whole plant can be used.

However, it is preferable to use fresh, undried flowers and leaves; one of the reasons for this is that compared to dried flowers, the unique aroma that orchids emit when they bloom is more difficult to extract. You can raise the point at which it becomes retained in objects. For the sake of convenience, we will introduce the following 492 species in the flowering stage produced by greenhouse cultivation from among the representative orchids most cultivated in Japan: A: Dendrobium nobile B, Cattleya (Cattleya 1abiata L)
indlC: Cymbidiu+m
We obtained Lowianum tteichb. Using the following extraction method, an extract that can be used in cosmetics was obtained.

(2) Production: Extraction Example-1 For any of the above A-D, after lightly removing the mud attached to the rhizomes, etc., wash with water and cut into pieces with a cutter, etc. Add 20 parts of water and heat with gentle stirring to extract the ingredients into the water.

The solution extracted by heating and stirring is allowed to stand in a cool place for 1 to 2 days and nights, then filtered, and the filtrate is separated.

The obtained filtrate is appropriately concentrated and mixed with, for example, ethanol or a polyol-based J8 medium (propylene glycol, butylene glycol, glycerin, etc.).

Fragrances, preservatives, anti-inflammatory agents, etc. are added, and after filtration, lotion,
It can be used as is as a hair liquid, etc.

In addition, the obtained ILA liquid is appropriately concentrated, for example, ethanol, polyol-based solvents, preservatives and anti-bacterial agents, etc. are added, and after filtration, it can be used in various types of formulations such as creams, emulsions, or powders. They can also be used in combination.

(3) Production; Extraction Example-2 11! obtained in the process of Production/Extraction Example-1 above!
For M, the river is filtered using, for example, celite, alumina, a cation exchange resin, an anion exchange resin, and activated carbon in the following order: 1 The filtrate is thus transparent and almost odorless. It exhibits an aqueous solution.

Therefore, when formulating cosmetics, based on this solution,
If appropriate, it can also be used after it has been converted into a balagoyte by concentrating it, or by vacuum drying, freeze drying, or hot air drying. or,
If the color of the filtrate is amber.

Treatment with activated carbon is effective, but the special aroma of orchid tends to be lost, so 51! If desired, it may be appropriate to concentrate the solution based on the Celite filtered solution and then incorporate it into the formulation of known cosmetics.

Furthermore, when extracting only flowers, the aromatic essential oil components are separated in advance using the known water distillation method, and then the above-mentioned production is performed based on the residual pickle: Extraction example-
It is best to obtain an extract according to 1-2.

However, the aromatic essential oil components obtained from flowers can only be extracted in very small amounts, approximately 0.4 to 1 g, from 1 kg of fresh flowers and stems, but this can also be used as a fragrance for cosmetics. .

In addition, among the plants of the orchid family, there are plants with vines, and the representative one is vanilla (Va rolo 1.a l'1).
Anil'oLi, a Andr, ) are known, and it is known that essential oil components obtained from their roots by steam distillation etc. are used as fragrances.

(4) Yield In the production and extraction examples described above, the yield of extract is approximately 8 to 15 g when the starting material is from the whole plant.2 Approximately 15 to 30 g of water-soluble extract is obtained from the roots. 11
It leaks.

(5) Main ingredients The main ingredients in the two extracts obtained in the above-mentioned Production 2: Extraction Example are mostly saccharides, but the crude extraction liquid (filtered commercial liquid) contains: It contains a large amount of various minerals, especially water-soluble minerals such as potassium, calcium, sodium, and silicon, but these appear to be in the form of organic compounds with sugars or diamino acids. It seems to me. Then, it seems to be gradually removed by the filtration treatment shown in Production 2 Extraction Example 2 above.

(6) Formulation/Prescription The extract obtained from the orchid according to the present invention can be incorporated into the formulations of well-known skin to hair cosmetics. For example, it can be incorporated into cosmetics (including quasi-drugs) as shown in the following table (Table 1).

In addition, for each cosmetic product, its prescription (formulation)
For example, basic base agents are listed in the book "Science of Fragrances and Cosmetics (May 5th, 1980)" by Osamu Okuda, Shuji Saito, and Sei Meiki, published by Medical Shoten. Since combinations with these are disclosed, they can be easily formulated by referring to those formulation methods.

"Table 1" Cosmetics that can be incorporated into the product Effects of the invention The extract of the orchid family plant according to the present invention moisturizes the skin and hair, prevents dryness of the skin and hair, and prevents it from adhering to the skin and hair. This gives it a smooth and slippery feel.

In addition, since it is water-soluble, it is easy to use, and it is advantageous to mix an appropriate amount into the formulation of known cosmetics for skin and hair.

The following table (Table 2) shows 1% of the freeze-dried powder obtained based on Extraction Examples 1 and 2 prepared above in a solution consisting of the following formulation, and These are the results of evaluations of the usability of the solution when not used, by monitors of 5 adult males and 5 adult females.

(1) Prescription dextrin solution used for evaluation/test (25% aqueous solution)...
・・・・・・・・・・・・15.0% or sample (manufacturing:
Powder obtained by Extraction Example-1 or 2)...
・-・1.0% propylene glycol・・・・・・3.
0% Shiconic Liquid An (Shiconic Extracted Pigment Component +
Solution obtained by Fulbumin + Aluminum reaction)・
・・・・・・・・・03% surfactant・・・・・・・
...Fine 1 Add purified water to make the total volume 100.

In addition, in the test, a comparison was made with a solution to which dextrin was added (a solution containing no specimen).

(2) Application/Rubbing/Evaluation Method After taking an appropriate amount of each solution in the palm of your hand, applying and rubbing it on your hair and face, you will be asked to answer a questionnaire on the back of the questionnaire with the following evaluation values regarding the feel of the solution. carried out.

Very good ・・・・・・・・・A Fairly good ・・・・・・・・・B Good ・・・・・・・・・C Average ・・・・・・・・・D Good (not good)・・・・・・・・・E “Table 2” Results of coating and rubbing tests As shown above (Table 2), it is clear that the use in cosmetics is desirable.

In addition, in the present invention, the pickle residue after filtration that is removed during the manufacturing process can be composted (turned into humus) and used as fertilizer for orchid cultivation to improve the growth of orchids. Therefore, there is no waste (and recycling is possible).

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] [1] A cosmetic containing a water-soluble extract obtained from the flowers, roots, stems, leaves, or whole plants of Orchidaceae plants.