TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING FERMENTED EXTRACTS OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINAL (TCM) INGREDIENTS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME

• US 20100233301A1
• Filed: 02/26/2010
• Published: 09/16/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 03/11/2009
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Chia-Wen Chen, Jing Cheng, Ming Lu, Sleven Francis Schnittger
• Original Assignee: Chia-Wen Chen, Jing Cheng, Ming Lu, Sleven Francis Schnittger
• Inventors: Lu, Ming, Chen, Chia-Wen, Schnittger, Sleven Francis, Cheng, Jing
• Application Number:
  US12/713,959
• Publication Number:
  US 20100233301A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 424/728
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 2800/85 Products or compounds obtained by fermentation, e.g. yoghurt, beer, wine
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/06 Fungi, e.g. yeasts
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/068 Cordyceps
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/074 Ganoderma
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/076 Poria
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/10 Bryophyta (mosses)
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/16 Ginkgophyta, e.g. Ginkgoaceae (Ginkgo family)
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/185 Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/23 Apiaceae or Umbelliferae (Carrot family), e.g. dill, chervil, coriander or cumin
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/235 Foeniculum (fennel)
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/236 Ligusticum (licorice-root)
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/258 Panax (ginseng)
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/28 Asteraceae or Compositae (Aster or Sunflower family), e.g. chamomile, feverfew, yarrow or echinacea
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/41 Crassulaceae (Stonecrop family)
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/535 Perilla (beefsteak plant)
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/539 Scutellaria (skullcap)
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/65 Paeoniaceae (Peony family), e.g. Chinese peony
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/69 Polygalaceae (Milkwort family)
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/704 Polygonum, e.g. knotweed
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/725 Ziziphus, e.g. jujube
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/752 : Citrus, e.g. lime, orange or lemon
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/756 : Phellodendron, e.g. corktree
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/804 : Rehmannia
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 36/8998 : Hordeum (barley)
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/9728 : Fungi, e.g. yeasts
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 8/9789 : Magnoliopsida [dicotyledons]
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 17/00 : Drugs for dermatological disorders
• CPC Class Codes: A61P 17/10 : Anti-acne agents
• CPC Class Codes: A61Q 19/00 : Preparations for care of the skin

Abstract

The present invention relates to topical compositions containing fermented extracts of Traditional Chinese Medicinal (TCM) ingredients for improving the appearance and skin condition of the user. The topical compositions of the present invention are tailored for different users of different skin compositions according to TCM principles. The fermented TCM extracts are characterized by reduced odor and/or color in comparison with unfermented TCM extracts and are therefore more suitable for use in cosmetic products.

Claims

1. A method for selecting a topical composition for a user based on his or her skin composition to improve the appearance or condition of the skin, comprising:

(a) collecting biological data from the user;

(b) categorizing the skin composition of the user based on the collected biological data, wherein said categorization is indicative of the Yin-Yang balance of the skin or the lack thereof; and

(c) selecting a topical composition for the user, wherein said topical composition contains a blend of fermented Chinese herbal extracts for maintaining or restoring the Yin-Yang balance of the skin.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the biological data collected from the user comprises one or more types selected from the group consisting of age, bodily sensation, life style, sleep pattern, energy level, tongue color, tongue fur color, and skin condition.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the skin composition of the user is categorized by using a statistical model that weights the biological data according to Traditional Chinese Medicinal (TCM) principles.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the skin composition categories comprise balanced, Yang-dominant, and Yin-dominant.

5. The method of claim 4, wherein a first topical composition is selected if the user has a balanced skin composition, wherein said first topical composition comprises fermented extracts of Cordyceps sinensis mycelia, Ginkgo biloba leaf, Polygonum cuspidatum rhizome, and Citrus reticulata peel for maintaining and strengthening the Yin-Yang balance of the skin.

6. The method of claim 5, wherein the first topical composition further comprises one or more fermented extracts derived from Chinese herbs selected from the group consisting of Poria cocos sclerotium, Panax ginseng root, and Perilla frutescens fruit.

7. The method of claim 5, wherein a second topical composition is selected if the user has a Yang-dominant skin composition, wherein said second topical composition comprises fermented extracts of Ganoderma lucidum fruiting body, Selaginella tamariscina plant, Ginkgo biloba leaf, and Calendula officinalis flower for nourishing Yin and restoring the Yin-Yang balance of the skin.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein the second topical composition further comprises one or more fermented extracts derived from Chinese herbs selected from the group consisting of Centella asiatica plant, Scutellaria baicalensis root, and Polygonum cuspidatum rhizome.

9. The method of claim 7, wherein the skin composition categories further comprise a balanced-to-Yang category, wherein a third topical composition is selected if the user has the balanced-to-Yang category, and wherein said third topical composition comprises the same ferment Chinese herbal extracts as the second topical composition but at lower concentrations.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein a fourth topical composition is selected if the user has a Yin-dominant skin composition, wherein said fourth topical composition comprises fermented extracts of Rhodiola rosea rhizome, Perilla frutescens fruit, Phellodendron amurense bark, and Foeniculum vulgare seed for nourishing the Yang and restoring the Yin-Yang balance of the skin.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein the fourth topical composition further comprises one or more fermented extracts derived from Chinese herbs selected from the group consisting of Santalum album stem, Hordeum distichon seed, and Citrus reticulata peel.

12. The method of claim 10, wherein the skin composition categories further comprise a balanced-to-Yin category, wherein a fifth topical composition is selected if the user has the balanced-to-Yin skin composition, and wherein said fifth topical composition comprises the same ferment Chinese herbal extracts as the fourth topical composition but at lower concentrations.

13. A topical composition for application to the skin of a user with a balanced skin composition, comprising fermented extracts of Cordyceps sinensis mycelia, Ginkgo biloba leaf, Polygonum cuspidatum rhizome, and Citrus reticulata peel.

14. The topical composition of claim 13, further comprising one or more fermented extracts derived from Chinese herbs selected from the group consisting of Poria cocos sclerotium, Panax ginseng root, and Perilla frutescens fruit.

15. A topical composition for application to the skin of a user with a Yang-dominant or balanced-to-Yang skin composition, comprising fermented extracts of Ganoderma lucidum fruiting body, Selaginella tamariscina plant, Ginkgo biloba leaf, and Calendula officinalis flower.

16. The topical composition of claim 15, further comprising one or more fermented extracts derived from Chinese herbs selected from the group consisting of Centella asiatica plant, Scutellaria baicalensis root, and Polygonum cuspidatum rhizome.

17. A topical composition for application to the skin of a user with a Yin-dominant or balanced-to-Yin skin composition, comprising fermented extracts of Rhodiola rosea rhizome, Perilla frutescens fruit, Phellodendron amurense bark, and Foeniculum vulgare seed.

18. The topical composition of claim 17, further comprising one or more fermented extracts derived from Chinese herbs selected from the group consisting of Santalum album stem, Hordeum distichon seed, and Citrus reticulata peel.

19. A topical composition for application to the periorbital areas of a user, comprising fermented extracts of Ligusticum chuangxiong root, Paeonia lactiflora root, Rehmannia glutinosa root, and Zizyphus jujube fruit.

20. A method for preparing a topical composition, comprising fermenting a blend of extracts from one or more Traditional Chinese Medicinal (TCM) ingredients known to have undesirable odor and/or color in the presence of an aerobically metabolizing microorganism under suitable aerobic conditions for a period of time sufficient to reduce or eliminate the undesirable odor and/or color while preserving desirable biological activities of said TCM ingredients, and formulating the fermented blend of TCM extracts into a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to form said topical composition.