DE102007007616A1 - Method of reducing the signs of aging - Google Patents

Abstract

The The invention relates to a method for reducing signs of aging of the skin, in particular for the alleviation and prevention of wrinkles and Mimic wrinkles and skin smoothing and improvement the surface structure, characterized in that a cosmetic preparation is applied to the skin to be treated and then with the help of a rotating or oscillating Brush is incorporated in the skin to be smoothed or that a cosmetic preparation is applied to the brush is, the brush with the help of a drive in rotation or oscillation is added and subsequently the skin to be treated treated with the help of the rotating or oscillating brush with the cosmetic preparation in both methods contains at least one skin-smoothing agent.

Description

The The invention relates to a method of reducing the signs of aging of the skin, in particular for the alleviation and prevention of wrinkles and expression lines and skin smoothing and surface texture improvement, characterized in that a cosmetic preparation on the to be treated skin is applied and then with Help a rotating or oscillating brush in the is incorporated into skin to be smoothed or that a cosmetic Preparation is applied to a brush, the brush offset by means of a drive in rotation or oscillation and then the skin to be treated with help the rotating or oscillating brush is treated, wherein the cosmetic preparation in both process routes at least skin smoothing agent.

cosmetic Preparations which after application to the skin smoothing To cause the skin (wrinkle reduction), there are many. Especially It is widely used in the art, cosmetic preparations to enrich with so-called skin-smoothing agents, as these promise a reduction in wrinkle depth.

The wrinkle-reducing performance of the preparations in a single application but is not sufficient in wrinkled to a noticeable and persistent Wrinkle reduction over a longer period too receive. Only repeated application creates relief.

Out EP 1 304 989 is a device for cleaning the skin is known in which using a rotating brush and a washing or exfoliation preparation, the skin can be cleaned. The specialist speaks here of microdermabrasion. The most oily layers of the epidermis are removed and the remaining skin appears younger and fresher. However, such treatment is a significant burden on the treated skin areas. In particular, skin fat and water are removed in addition to the dead skin cells.

For the person skilled in the art using a device that which has a rotating and / or oscillating brush, the incorporation of cosmetic preparations containing the signs of Counteract skin aging, a significantly stronger effect to provoke the signs of aging as if they were normal is incorporated with the fingers / hands.

Under the 'action against the signs of aging' are made by the expert in particular the mitigation and prevention of wrinkles and Mimic wrinkles and skin smoothing and improvement the surface structure or skin smoothing subsumiert.

Especially preparations are advantageous which have at least one skin-smoothing Active substance from the group of plant extracts, in particular cherry blossom extract, Ginger extract, anise extract, niacinamide, vitamin C and its derivatives, Vitamin E and its derivatives, ubiquinone (especially Q10), ubiquinol, Retinyl palmitate, ursolic acid, natural oils, especially grapeseed oil, evening primrose oil, almond oil, Palmitoyl oligopeptides, palmitoyl tetra peptide, magnesium aspartate, Zinc, copper gluconate, madecassoside, sodium hyaluronate, salicylic acid, Calcium, carotenoids (especially lycopene) and their derivatives, Lipoic acid and its derivatives, α-hydroxy acids (especially citric acid, lactic acid, malic acid), unsaturated fatty acids and their derivatives (in particular γ-linolenic acid, Linoleic acid, oleic acid), folic acid and their derivatives, flavonoids, polyphenols, catechins, vitamin C and derivatives (in particular ascorbyl palmitate, Mg ascorbyl phosphate, Ascorbyl acetate), lignans, stilbenes. Ebeso are preparations the derivatives, in particular salts, esters, ethers, sugars, nucleotides, Nucleosides, peptides and lipids containing the aforementioned active ingredients inventively

Preparations in the context of the invention are, in particular, emulsions which, in addition to a water phase, also contain an oil phase. The advantage of emulsions is that the sliding properties are considerably better than with purely aqueous preparations. As a result, the skin becomes much less irritated (irritated) than in the known cleaning or microabrasion treatment. The results obtained with the method according to the invention are not comparable on closer inspection although the eye-specific consideration of the treated skin areas does not necessarily show a difference. The inventive method affects by its increased reduction of wrinkles on the lower lying house layers (connective tissue) and not on the top dead cell layer as the prior art. The process according to the invention thereby shows a longer-lasting effect which, with regular use, is reflected in a general rejuvenation of the skin. On the other hand, regular microdermabrasion treatment is not feasible due to the strong irritant effect and would lead to prolonged damage, as with the removal of dead skin a skin's own protective effect would be lost.

The Preparations contain according to the invention except the above-mentioned substances optionally the usual in cosmetics Additives, for example perfume, dyes, antimicrobial Substances, moisturizing agents, complexing and sequestering agents, Pearlescent agents, plant extracts, vitamins, active ingredients, preservatives, Bactericides, pigments that have a coloring effect, Thickener, softening, moisturizing and / or moisturizing Substances, or other common ingredients of a cosmetic or dermatological formulation such as alcohols, polyols, polymers, Foam stabilizers, electrolytes, organic solvents or silicone derivatives.

According to the invention the devices a drive unit and a brush which carries a variety of bristles or nubs that extending from the surface of a carrier plate in extend the space and the carrier plate a connection / coupling to the drive unit. By the drive unit is the Move the brush into rotation or in oscillating motion. In the method according to the invention, the brush wetted with the cosmetic preparation and this afterwards under rotation or oscillation of the brush on the Skin applied or the cosmetic preparation gets out of the skin applied and then with the rotating or oscillating Brush incorporated into the skin.

The Drive unit may have an electric motor, the z. B. by a battery or accumulator is fed. It is also in the sense the invention to use alternative electroless drive units, z. B. spring drives or spring lifts.

in the It is the purpose of the invention to use brushes that are not only bristles of one variety, but different bristles Dimensions and / or hardness mixed or tufts of bristles mixed on different dimensions and / or hardness to arrange the carrier plate.

Especially Advantageously, brushes have proven that between 1,000 and 35,000, in particular 20,000 to 30,000 bristles, wherein the bristles have a fiber thickness of 0.045 to 1.2 mm. The Length of the bristles is advantageously between 0.4 chosen to 1.5 cm.

in the In accordance with the invention, it is also in lieu of bristled brushes, Brushes use a variety of fingers wear sprayed elastic bristles. Fingerbesetzt brushes have the advantage of better cleanability, since the fingers are detached are arranged on the support plate. Also, the massage effect of fingers higher than that of bristles.

Prefers the brush is detachable with the drive unit connected, so that the brush is interchangeable. She has the advantage that the brush can be easily disposed of (Single use) or easy to clean separately. in the The purpose of the invention is to rust the brush, in particular Metal-free, to design, so the z. As well as a cleaning in a washing machine and / or dishwasher possible is.

Also The interchangeability of the brush brings the advantage that Depending on the application, brushes with different bristle trimmings / knob trimmings and / or different hardness with the same drive unit can be used.

The Connection of drive unit and brush must be designed this way that the driving forces (rotation or oscillation) of the drive is transmitted to the brush. It is advantageous if the brush with the drive unit is locked. Also conceivable is a connection in the form of a Velcro is formed.

In the 1 to 12 some brush geometries are shown schematically, which have been found to be particularly advantageous. However, these examples are not intended to limit the invention, but to clarify which scope for design exists.

1 shows an example of a brush, comprising a support plate ( 1 ) from which a plurality of bristles ( 2 ) extend the same length parallel to each other in the free space. The bristles are in clusters ( 3 ) from the carrier plate ( 1 ). The individual bristle tufts can be disordered or in geometric order, as in 4 to 6 shown to be arranged. For the purposes of the invention, it is not only to use bristles of one kind, but to mix bristles of different dimensions and / or hardness or to arrange bristle tufts of different dimensions and / or hardness mixed on the carrier plate.

2 also schematically shows a brush as it is suitable for the inventive method. In this example, not just bristles of a length as in 1 arranged on the support plate, but the bristles are sections or tufts in short bristles ( 2a ) and long bristles ( 2 B ) divided up.

In the 3 The brush shown has bristles opposite to the one shown in FIG 2 shown brush also has intermediate lengths. Brushes with shorter bristles can be obtained by machining (eg, trimming) brushes that have bristles of only one length.

In 7 is exemplified a brush that contains not only bristles, but also thicker cylindrical or conical fingers ( 5 ) of a deformable elastomer. These fingers are generally thicker than the bristles and act in the process of the invention slightly massaging the application sites. The 8th and 9 illustrate particular embodiments of a mixed, bristles and finger brush having after 7 ,

10 shows an example of a purely of fingers (nubs) existing brush whose nubs were applied by two-component injection molding in a second manufacturing step on a hard carrier plate. These types of brushes have an increased massaging effect whereby the applied preparations can be excellently transported into deeper skin layers. The 11 and 12 illustrate special embodiments of a reiner finger or knob brush made of elastomeric material.

13 schematically shows the structure of an apparatus for carrying out the method according to the invention, comprising a brush 10 and a drive unit 11 , The drive unit is made in the case shown here from a motor 12 , a switch 13 and a power source 14 together, passing through the switch 13 the connection between motor and power source can be made or interrupted. As a power source, for example, battery (s) or accumulator (s) are used. Example of a preparation according to the invention for the reduction of wrinkles and facial lines, skin smoothing 1. Wt .-% cetearylglucoside 2 myristate 1 stearyl 4 C _12-15 alkyl benzoate 2 Caprylic / capric 3 Hydrogenated polydecene 1 dicaprylyl 3 polydecene 4 ethylhexylmethoxycinnamate 5 Ethylhexylcyanodiphenyl acrylate (octocrylene) 3 butylmethoxydibenzoylmethane 2 anise extract 0.5 Ubiquinone (Q10) 0.05 folic acid 12:03 Trisodium EDTA 0.1 Polyvinylpyrrolidone-hexadecene copolymer 0.4 p-Hydroxybenzoic acid alkyl ester (paraben) 0.4 Ethylhexylglycerin 0.4 Xanthan gum 0.1 carrageenan 0.1 Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate 1 glycerin 6 butylene 2 Additives (talc, BHT, dye) 1 Perfume qs water ad 100

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Cited patent literature

• - EP 1304989 [0004]

Claims (14)

A method for wrinkle reduction, characterized in that a cosmetic preparation is applied to the skin to be treated and then incorporated by means of a rotating or oszilierenden brush in the skin to be treated. Method of increasing wrinkle reduction, thereby characterized in that a cosmetic preparation on a brush is applied, the brush by means of a drive is placed in rotation or oscillation and the treatment to be treated Skin then with the help of rotating or oscillating Brush is treated. Method according to at least one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the cosmetic Preparation of at least one substance from the skin smoothing group Contains active ingredients. Method according to at least one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the cosmetic Preparation of an emulsion, in particular a W / O or O / W emulsions, is Method according to at least one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the brush Bristles carries the different lengths. Method according to at least one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the brush wearing injection-molded pimples. Method according to at least one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the brush Bristles and injection-molded pimples. Method according to at least one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the brush between 1,000 and 35,000, in particular 20,000 to 30,000 bristles wearing. Method according to at least one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the bristles a Fiber thickness of 0.045 to 1.2 mm. Method according to at least one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the at least one Part of the bristles has a length between 0.4 and 1.5 cm. Use of rotating or oscillating brushes for incorporation of cosmetic preparations into the skin, thereby in that the cosmetic preparation contains at least one Contains substance from the group of skin-smoothing agents. Use of rotating or oscillating brushes in conjunction with a cosmetic preparation for wrinkle reduction of the skin. Method or use after at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the skin-generation-activating, skin-smoothing or skin-smoothing skin Active ingredients are selected from the group plant extracts, especially cherry blossom extract, ginger extract, anise extract, Niacinamide, Vitamin C and its derivatives, Vitamin E and its Derivatives, ubiquinone (especially Q10), ubiquinol, retinyl palmitate, Ursolic acid, natural oils, in particular Grape seed oil, evening primrose oil, almond oil, Palmitoyl oligopeptides, palmitoyl tetra peptide, magnesium aspartate, Zinc, copper gluconate, madecassoside, sodium hyaluronate, salicylic acid, Calcium, carotenoids (especially lycopene) and their derivatives, Lipoic acid and its derivatives, α-hydroxy acids (especially citric acid, lactic acid, malic acid), unsaturated fatty acids and their derivatives (in particular γ-linolenic acid, Linoleic acid, oleic acid), folic acid and their derivatives, flavonoids, polyphenols, catechins, vitamin C and derivatives (in particular ascorbyl palmitate, Mg ascorbyl phosphate, Ascorbyl acetate), lignans, stilbenes and derivatives, in particular salts, Esters, ethers, sugars, nucleotides, nucleosides, peptides and lipids, the aforementioned active ingredients. Cosmetic kit, comprising a device with rotating and / or oscillating brush and a cosmetic Preparation, characterized in that the cosmetic preparation contains at least one skin-smoothing agent.